Hatsuo Yamaya - Actor Profile

Hatsuo Yamaya

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 19, 1933
Birth Place: Senboku, Akita, Japan

About Hatsuo Yamaya

Actor and musical artist.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hatsuo Yamaya 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: Drama

The majority of Hatsuo Yamaya'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hatsuo Yamaya remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Hovering Blade, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hatsuo Yamaya Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hatsuo Yamaya's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hatsuo Yamaya.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 The Limit of Sleeping Beauty Master Flop Similar →
2013 A Boy Called H - Super Hit Similar →
2009 The Hovering Blade Takaaki Kijima Super Hit Similar →
2007 Dororo Hell Temple Priest Hit Similar →
2006 The Night of Taneyamagahara (Voice) Flop Similar →
2005 Who's Camus Anyway? - Average Similar →
2000 The Boy Who Saw the Wind Ursu (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 Secret Naoko Sugita Hit Similar →
1998 Dr. Akagi - Average Similar →
1996 Kids Return Boxing Club Manager Hit Similar →
1989 The Chaser Jimmy Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Gentlemen’s Alliance - Average Similar →
1985 I Go to Tokyo - Average Similar →
1984 Fireflies in the North Marutoku Flop Similar →
1983 Choji Snack Bar Arita Hit Similar →
1983 Tora-san's Song of Love - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Amagi Pass Police Average Similar →
1983 Village of Doom Police Akamatsu Hit Similar →
1980 Four Seasons: Natsuko Chinese Restaurant's Chef Flop Similar →
1980 The Wicked Shunji Fujishima Average Similar →
1980 Zigeunerweisen Police Hit Similar →
1979 The Nineteen-Year-Old's Map - Hit Similar →
1979 Demon Pond The Villager Yoju Average Similar →
1979 Super Gun Lady: Police Branch 82 - Average Similar →
1979 Dog of Fortune Middle-aged veterinarian Flop Similar →
1979 No Grave for Us Nakai Average Similar →
1979 The Woman with Red Hair Kozo's Sister's Lover Average Similar →
1978 The Demon - Average Similar →
1977 Ballad of Orin Yamashita Hit Similar →
1977 Village of Eight Gravestones - Hit Similar →
1977 Mount Hakkoda Kichihei Sawanaka Average Similar →
1975 Ecstasy of the Black Rose Dentist(歯医者) Average Similar →
1975 The Perennial Weed - Average Similar →
1974 ESPY Bohl Flop Similar →
1974 Sandakan No. 8 Ittchan Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Castle of Sand Iwagi Police Chief Hit Similar →
1974 Wet Dice Customer Flop Similar →
1974 The Assassination of Ryoma Tomomi Iwakura Flop Similar →
1973 Trapped in Lust Boss Flop Similar →
1973 Sex Education Mistresses Ido Average Similar →
1973 A Japanese Demon Satori Average Similar →
1973 Farewell to Rock'n Roll - Hit Similar →
1973 Woods Are Wet Ryunosuke Flop Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades - Hit Similar →
1971 Inn of Evil Bunta Average Similar →
1971 Wet Sand in August Goro Flop Similar →
1971 Demons Chohachi Super Hit Similar →
1969 Running in Madness, Dying in Love Elder Average Similar →
1967 Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands Doctor Flop Similar →
1966 The Embryo Hunts in Secret Marukido Average Similar →

Hatsuo Yamaya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hatsuo Yamaya?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hatsuo Yamaya is "The Hovering Blade" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Hatsuo Yamaya acted in?

Hatsuo Yamaya has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hatsuo Yamaya?

Other notable films include "Tora-san's Song of Love", "The Chaser", and "A Boy Called H".