Ryō Nishida - Actor Profile

Ryō Nishida

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 20, 1939
Birth Place: Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ryō Nishida reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of Ryō Nishida's filmography leans towards the Crime 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), Ryō Nishida remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Japanese Godfather: Ambition, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ryō Nishida Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ryō Nishida's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ryō Nishida.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 King of Sha-kin 2 - Hit Similar →
1982 The Shogun's Vault II - Flop Similar →
1981 Swords of the Space Ark - Flop Similar →
1978 The Fall of Ako Castle - Hit Similar →
1978 Message from Space: Galactic Wars The Movie Baru Flop Similar →
1977 Japanese Godfather: Ambition Ichiro Funase Super Hit Similar →
1977 Doberman Cop Det. Takuya Tamura Average Similar →
1977 Japanese Humanity and Justice - Hit Similar →
1977 Hokuriku Proxy War - Average Similar →
1977 Japan's Don - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Decapitation of an Evil Woman - Average Similar →
1976 The Yakuza Code Still Lives - Hit Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss - Hit Similar →
1976 Violent Panic: The Big Crash - Flop Similar →
1976 Outlaw Cop - Flop Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Hit Similar →
1975 The International Gang of Kobe White Soldier Average Similar →
1975 Gambling Den Heist - Hit Similar →
1974 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 1 - Flop Similar →
1974 Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game Nakahara Hit Similar →
1974 Code of Wolves - Hit Similar →
1974 Third Generation Boss - Flop Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode Hideshi Oda Hit Similar →
1974 Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell Okada Gonoshin Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics Tsutomu Morita Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima - Hit Similar →
1973 Aesthetics of a Bullet - Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity Takano Shinji Hit Similar →
1972 The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats - Flop Similar →
1972 The Pledge - Flop Similar →
1972 Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro Kamekura Super Hit Similar →
1972 Zorome no San Kyoudai - Flop Similar →
1972 Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty - Hit Similar →
1971 Trials of an Okinawa Village - Average Similar →
1971 The Viper Brothers - Hit Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room - Average Similar →
1969 Samurai Geisha - Average Similar →
1969 Brothers Serving Time - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Return of the Outlaw - Flop Similar →
1968 Big Time Gambling Boss - Hit Similar →
1967 Code Between Brothers 5 Riichi Yuasa Hit Similar →
1967 The Shogun and His Mistresses Igamono 2 Flop Similar →
1967 Gambler: Victory Without Death - Average Similar →
1967 Gamblers: The Dragon Tattoo - Flop Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Gamblers - Flop Similar →
1966 Samurai Wolf - Hit Similar →
1966 Judo vs. Karate - Average Similar →
1966 Rub Out the Past - Average Similar →
1965 The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry - Average Similar →

Ryō Nishida - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ryō Nishida?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryō Nishida is "Japanese Godfather: Ambition" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has Ryō Nishida acted in?

Ryō Nishida has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ryō Nishida?

Other notable films include "Eighteen Years in Prison", "Brothers Serving Time", and "Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro".