Rinichi Yamamoto - Actor Profile

Rinichi Yamamoto

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 16, 1927
Birth Place: Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan

About Rinichi Yamamoto

Yamamoto Rinichi (Yamamoto Rinichi, January 16, 1927 - October 16, 1980) is an actor in Japan. Born from Asahikawa city, Hokkaido. Nickname is Yamrin (Yamarin). From Wikipedia (ja), the free encyclopedia

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Rinichi Yamamoto Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rinichi Yamamoto 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 Rinichi Yamamoto's work falls within the Crime genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 90% of Rinichi Yamamoto'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 Prison Gambler, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rinichi Yamamoto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rinichi Yamamoto's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Prison Gambler (1964) movie poster
★10.0

Prison Gambler: A film about the confrontation between two yakuza groups in the brutal Miike prison, which contained 1,500 inmates. The

Prison Gambler

1964•Crime
★10.0
The Rugby Star (1976) movie poster
★10.0

The Rugby Star: The success of Truck Yaro (1975-1979) initiated a whole load of movies that put "Yaro" in their title, including this se

The Rugby Star

1976•Action
★9.0
The Killer (1971) movie poster
★9.0

The Killer: A former gang leader and lone wolf who has left the organization works behind the scenes in a new city to take revenge o

The Killer

1971•Action
★8.2
Life of Hishakaku 2 (1963) movie poster
★8.2

Life of Hishakaku 2: Upon his release from the prison, Hishakaku joins the Kikkyo family who is struggling to regain their turf from their ri

Life of Hishakaku 2

1963•Drama
★8.2
Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu (1965) movie poster
★8.2

Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu: In turbulent 16th-century Japan, the leaders of a minor fief have their child taken from them as a political hostage. Hi

Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu

1965•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Rinichi Yamamoto has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1979 The Execution Game - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Devil's Flute Jusuke Mega Average Similar →
1978 Empire of Passion Kurazo Hit Similar →
1978 Winter's Flower - Average Similar →
1977 Japanese Humanity and Justice - Hit Similar →
1976 The Rugby Star - Super Hit Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss - Hit Similar →
1976 The Machine Gun Dragon - Average Similar →
1975 The Return of Sister Street Fighter Wang Long-Ming / Oh Ryu Mei Average Similar →
1975 Great Jailbreak - Hit Similar →
1974 Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance Inspector Maruyama Average Similar →
1974 Jeans Blues: No Future - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Street Fighter Kowloon Dinsau Hit Similar →
1973 Yokosuka Navy Prison - Hit Similar →
1973 Stray Dog - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War Teruo Miyaji Hit Similar →
1973 The Hard Core Criminal - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity - Hit Similar →
1972 Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro Shukichi Hit Similar →
1972 Modern Lady Gambler - Hit Similar →
1971 The Gambler's Counterattack - Hit Similar →
1971 The Killer - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Sympathy for the Underdog Hateruma Hit Similar →
1970 A Wad of Notes Toramatsu Hit Similar →
1970 Rise and Fall of Chivalry - Hit Similar →
1969 Prison Break - Hit Similar →
1969 Japan Organized Crime Boss Haraguchi Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Biggest Gamble Tsuneo Hit Similar →
1969 Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo Minegishi Ryuhei Super Hit Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game Kenzo Kitamura Hit Similar →
1968 Red Peony Gambler - Hit Similar →
1967 Classmates Ônuma Hit Similar →
1967 The Chivalrous Life - Hit Similar →
1966 Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2 - Hit Similar →
1965 Brutal Tales of Chivalry - Hit Similar →
1965 Blood of Revenge - Hit Similar →
1965 Tale of Japanese Burglars - Hit Similar →
1965 A Fugitive from the Past Priest Hit Similar →
1965 Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Revenge - Hit Similar →
1964 Prison Gambler Hayashida Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Great Killing - Super Hit Similar →
1963 League of Gangsters Kusunoki Super Hit Similar →
1963 Life of Hishakaku 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Life of Hishakaku - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights Priest Agon Hit Similar →
1962 The Mad Fox Akuemon Hit Similar →
1962 The Challenge - Hit Similar →
1962 The Escape - Hit Similar →
1957 The Eleventh Hour Kawamura Hit Similar →

Rinichi Yamamoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rinichi Yamamoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rinichi Yamamoto is "Prison Gambler" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Rinichi Yamamoto acted in?

Rinichi Yamamoto has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rinichi Yamamoto?

Other notable films include "The Rugby Star", "The Killer", and "Life of Hishakaku 2".

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