Masayoshi Kawabe

Acting

Freshness: Jan 30, 2026

12Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masayoshi Kawabe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Masayoshi Kawabe's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masayoshi Kawabe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Seven Samurai, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masayoshi Kawabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masayoshi Kawabe's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

Seven Samurai: A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandit

Seven Samurai

1954•Action

★7.3

★7.3

Late Chrysanthemums: With delicate, unobtrusive strokes, Naruse evokes both the humor and bitterness of his characters’ dilemmas, in this ble

Late Chrysanthemums

1954•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

The Thin Line: Tashiro coincidentally meets his best friend Sugimoto in a bar very close to the apartment in which Sugimoto’s wayward w

The Thin Line

1966•Crime

★7.3

★7.3

The Wiser Age: Drama about the lives of the five daughters and daughter-in-law of a store owner.

The Wiser Age

1962•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Flowing: Otsuta is running the geisha house Tsuta in Tokyo. Her business is heavily in debt. Her daughter Katsuyo doesn't see any

Flowing

1956•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masayoshi Kawabe.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1966	The Thin Line	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	Atragon	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	Gorath	Ôtori Observer	Average	Similar →
1962	The Wiser Age	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	The Lovelorn Geisha	-	Average	Similar →
1959	Diary of a Company President: Peaceful Period	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	The H-Man	Nightclub patron (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1957	The Mysterians	Policeman	Average	Similar →
1956	Flowing	Kanbutsuya clerk	Hit	Similar →
1955	Mother and Son	(uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1954	Late Chrysanthemums	-	Hit	Similar →
1954	Seven Samurai	Farmer	Super Hit	Similar →

Masayoshi Kawabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masayoshi Kawabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masayoshi Kawabe is "Seven Samurai" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Masayoshi Kawabe acted in?

Masayoshi Kawabe has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masayoshi Kawabe?

Other notable films include "Late Chrysanthemums", "The Thin Line", and "The Wiser Age".