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Naruhiko Umechi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
8Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 19, 1961
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Naruhiko Umechi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Naruhiko Umechi's filmography leans towards the Action 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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Naruhiko Umechi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Wild Trucker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Naruhiko Umechi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Naruhiko Umechi's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
The Wild Trucker (1975) movie poster
★7.5

The Wild Trucker: The comical adventures of two long-distance truck drivers, Momojiro and Kinzo, continue. Momojiro and Eizo help bring ho

The Wild Trucker

1975•Action
★6.5
Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder (1970) movie poster
★6.5

Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder: Ryotatsu, the wayward Priest blinded by Shinkai, the Wicked Priest, has his own story in this ultra-violent tale from th

Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder

1970•Action
★6.0
Code Between Brothers: All New (1970) movie poster
★6.0

Code Between Brothers: All New: When the boss of the Nakano Family decides to retire and makes a loyal follower the new boss instead of his own son, it

Code Between Brothers: All New

1970•Crime
★5.7
Patience Has An End (1971) movie poster
★5.7

Patience Has An End: Young coal miner Takeda leaves Kyushu in search of a better job in Tokyo, only to fall into the lucrative yet dangerous

Patience Has An End

1971•Crime
★0.0
I Am A Man of Honor (1977) movie poster
★0.0

I Am A Man of Honor: The sixth film of the “Truck Yaro” series. Two long-distance truckers, Momojiro and Kinzo, travel around Japan in highly

I Am A Man of Honor

1977•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Naruhiko Umechi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1977 I Am A Man of Honor - Flop Similar →
1975 The Wild Trucker - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Delinquent Street - Flop Similar →
1971 Patience Has An End - Average Similar →
1971 The Big Chase - Flop Similar →
1970 Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder Rintaro Hit Similar →
1970 Code Between Brothers: All New - Average Similar →
1968 Secret Information Minoru Izawa Flop Similar →

Naruhiko Umechi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Naruhiko Umechi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Naruhiko Umechi is "The Wild Trucker" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Naruhiko Umechi acted in?

Naruhiko Umechi has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Naruhiko Umechi?

Other notable films include "Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder", "Code Between Brothers: All New", and "Patience Has An End".