Yōsuke Kondō

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

28Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 8, 1933

Birth Place: Sakhalin, Russian SFSR, USSR

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yōsuke Kondō reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yōsuke Kondō'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yōsuke Kondō remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Love Stopped the Runaway Train, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yōsuke Kondō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yōsuke Kondō's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Love Stopped the Runaway Train (1973) movie poster

★10.0

Love Stopped the Runaway Train: Based on a novel by Ayako Miura.

Love Stopped the Runaway Train

1973•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Shadow Hunters: The government in Edo era is suffering from a financial crisis. It hires "Kage" to provoke the collapse of small hans (p

Shadow Hunters

1983•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Kwaidan: Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless

Kwaidan

1965•Horror

★7.3

★7.3

Willful Murder: The president of the Japanese National Railways is found dead during a period in which train service is plagued by numer

Willful Murder

1981•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

A Trap: When her only relative, her elder brother is accused of robbing and murdering an old woman loan-shark, pretty, young Kir

A Trap

1965•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yōsuke Kondō.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1993	Araki Mataemon: Duel at Kagiya Corners	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	The Forced Marriage with Children	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Fir Trees Remain	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Shadow Hunters	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	Ninja Gangsters IV: The Mysterious Golden Castle	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Battle Anthem	-	Hit	Similar →
1983	Curse of the Seven flutes	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Kenkaku Shōbai: Kadowakashi	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Messengers to Satsuma	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Willful Murder	Professor Akita	Hit	Similar →
1980	Nobody's Boy: Remi (Movie)	Vitalis (voice)	Average	Similar →
1979	Age of the Great Dinosaurs	UFO (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Wild Swans	King Hilderbrand (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1975	Main Line to Terror	-	Average	Similar →
1973	Love Stopped the Runaway Train	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	Inn of Evil	Masaji	Average	Similar →
1971	Man on a False Flight	Honda	Flop	Similar →
1970	Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival	-	Hit	Similar →
1970	The Shadow Within	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return	Sato Koichi	Average	Similar →
1967	The Bell	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Yakuza Vassal	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	A Trap	Kôichi Abe	Hit	Similar →
1965	Kwaidan	Benkei (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	Zoku ôsho	-	Flop	Similar →

Yōsuke Kondō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yōsuke Kondō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yōsuke Kondō is "Love Stopped the Runaway Train" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yōsuke Kondō acted in?

Yōsuke Kondō has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yōsuke Kondō?

Other notable films include "Shadow Hunters", "Kwaidan", and "Willful Murder".