Masao Adachi - Actor Profile

Masao Adachi

Writing
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
28Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 13, 1939
Birth Place: Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

About Masao Adachi

Masao Adachi (足立正生 Adachi Masao, born May 13, 1939) is a Japanese screenwriter and director who was most active in the 1960s and 1970s.

Masao Adachi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Masao Adachi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Masao Adachi'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 The Bird Is Calling, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Masao Adachi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masao Adachi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Masao Adachi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Bird Is Calling - Super Hit Similar →
2023 TOCKA - Flop Similar →
2022 シネマスコーレを解剖する。 コロナなんかぶっ飛ばせ - Flop Similar →
2022 Tonbi - Super Hit Similar →
2018 Bruno & Bettina Himself Flop Similar →
2017 Random Lives Senda Flop Similar →
2016 The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka Self Flop Similar →
2013 The Ugly One Narrator Flop Similar →
2012 Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine - Flop Similar →
2011 Children of the Revolution Self Hit Similar →
2011 The Anabasis of May and Fusako Shigenobu, Masao Adachi, and 27 Years Without Images Himself Hit Similar →
2011 It May Be That Beauty Has Strengthened Our Resolve - Masao Adachi Himself Average Similar →
2006 Prisoners Self Flop Similar →
2004 Pink Ribbon Self Average Similar →
2002 Under the Skin Himself Flop Similar →
1975 A.K.A. Serial Killer Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
1972 Ecstasy of the Angels The February Army #1 Flop Similar →
1971 Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War - Average Similar →
1971 Secret Flower - Flop Similar →
1969 Running in Madness, Dying in Love Village man Average Similar →
1968 The Pistol That Sprouted Hair - Flop Similar →
1968 Three Resurrected Drunkards Policeman Flop Similar →
1968 Death by Hanging Chief of Guards Hit Similar →
1967 Abnormal Blood Adachi (Peddler) Flop Similar →
1967 Black Narcissus of Lust Hitman 2 Flop Similar →
1966 Season of Betrayal Executionier Flop Similar →
1966 The Embryo Hunts in Secret Narrator Average Similar →
1964 Hi-Red Centre Shelter Plan - Flop Similar →

Masao Adachi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masao Adachi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masao Adachi is "The Bird Is Calling" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Masao Adachi acted in?

Masao Adachi has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masao Adachi?

Other notable films include "Tonbi", "Death by Hanging", and "Children of the Revolution".

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