Kyōsuke Machida - Actor Profile

Kyōsuke Machida

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 22, 1936
Birth Place: Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Kyōsuke Machida Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kyōsuke Machida reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kyōsuke Machida's work falls within the Crime genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 74% of Kyōsuke Machida's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kyōsuke Machida Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kyōsuke Machida's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler (1971) movie poster
★10.0

Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler: Bunta Sugawara replaces Koji Tsuruta as the leading man for this sequel of Okoma, the Orphan Gambler.

Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler

1971•Action
★9.7
Love Letter (1959) movie poster
★9.7

Love Letter: A nightclub manager is in love with his pianist. However, she has a ranger boyfriend who's been permanently stationed in

Love Letter

1959•Romance
★8.0
Brothers Serving Time (1969) movie poster
★8.0

Brothers Serving Time: While imprisoned, Tatsu encounters Danshi, a man who is a big honcho in the prison pecking order. After initial conflict

Brothers Serving Time

1969•Crime
★8.0
A Scarred Life (1971) movie poster
★8.0

A Scarred Life: Set in Osaka, during the devastated time of post-war Japan, this is a tale of the yakuza who set about rebuilding after

A Scarred Life

1971•Drama
★8.0
The Armed Organization (1971) movie poster
★8.0

The Armed Organization: Violent Gang Re-Arms is a rousing tale of friction in yakuza and labor interactions with Koji Tsuruta as a yakuza superv

The Armed Organization

1971•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kyōsuke Machida has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 The Story of a Man Among Men - Average Similar →
1979 The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf - Average Similar →
1978 Japanese Godfather: Conclusion Tokutaro Shindo Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Humanity and Justice - Hit Similar →
1977 Japan's Don - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Yakuza Kato Hit Similar →
1974 Code of Wolves - Hit Similar →
1972 Street Mobster Takeo Gunji Hit Similar →
1972 The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang Ginji Average Similar →
1972 A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell Ginji Hit Similar →
1972 Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty - Hit Similar →
1971 Trials of an Okinawa Village - Average Similar →
1971 The Armed Organization - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1971 A Scarred Life - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You Tusegoro Hit Similar →
1970 The Last Kamikaze - Average Similar →
1970 A Wad of Notes Shinjiro Hit Similar →
1970 Rise and Fall of Chivalry - Hit Similar →
1970 Bloodstained Clan of Honor Kasama Hit Similar →
1969 Memoir of Japanese Assassinations - Hit Similar →
1969 The Private Police - Hit Similar →
1969 Brothers Serving Time Danshichi Super Hit Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony Fujimatsu Average Similar →
1969 Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo Tokichi Super Hit Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game Fujimatsu Hit Similar →
1968 Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation - Hit Similar →
1968 Red Peony Gambler Fujimatsu, the Immortal Hit Similar →
1968 Zatoichi and the Fugitives Ogano Genpachiro Hit Similar →
1968 Scoundrel - Hit Similar →
1968 Showdown of Men 4: Tetsu, the White Tiger - Hit Similar →
1968 Outlaw: Gangster VIP Katsuhiko Sugiyama Hit Similar →
1967 Showdown of Men 3 - Average Similar →
1967 Code Between Brothers 5 Masakichi Nanbu Hit Similar →
1967 Organized Violence II Ishigami Average Similar →
1967 Dissolution Rites Kubo Average Similar →
1967 Three Gamblers Kansuke Sugiyama Super Hit Similar →
1966 Rub Out the Past Hiroshi Kitagawa Average Similar →
1966 Seven Gamblers - Average Similar →
1966 The School of Spies Captain Maeda Hit Similar →
1966 Yakuza Hooligans Yokota Hit Similar →
1966 Code Between Brothers - Hit Similar →
1965 Prison Walls of Abashiri 3 Akira Hit Similar →
1965 Abashiri Prison Natsume Hit Similar →
1964 Black Thief - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Female Ninja Magic Sutebei Hit Similar →
1964 The Shogun's Vault - Hit Similar →
1964 Black Trump Card - Average Similar →
1964 Main Street in the Underworld - Average Similar →
1959 Love Letter Ryuji Murakami (Masao) Super Hit Similar →

Kyōsuke Machida - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kyōsuke Machida?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kyōsuke Machida is "Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kyōsuke Machida acted in?

Kyōsuke Machida has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kyōsuke Machida?

Other notable films include "Love Letter", "Brothers Serving Time", and "A Scarred Life".

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