Takuzō Kawatani - Actor Profile

Takuzō Kawatani

Acting
Freshness: Jan 30, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 21, 1941
Birth Place: Changchun, Jilin, China

About Takuzō Kawatani

Takuzo Kawatani was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in 165 films between 1967 and 1995. He was most famous for playing villains.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Takuzō Kawatani reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Takuzō Kawatani'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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Takuzō Kawatani remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Takuzō Kawatani Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Takuzō Kawatani's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Takuzō Kawatani.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Four Days of Snow and Blood Sergeant Major Nagata Hit Similar →
1989 Harimao Tani Tamakichi Super Hit Similar →
1988 Crane Umaemon Hit Similar →
1988 Mother - Hit Similar →
1985 Tora-san's Island Encounter Sakai Super Hit Similar →
1982 Kidnapping Blues Farmer Super Hit Similar →
1978 Empire of Passion Inspector Hotta Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Humanity and Justice - Hit Similar →
1977 The Life of Chikuzan Senta Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Yakuza Code Still Lives Teruhisa Yoshinaga Hit Similar →
1976 Yakuza Graveyard Detective Kajiyama Hit Similar →
1976 Truckster Goes to Hokkaido - Hit Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss Kazunari Tsugawa Hit Similar →
1975 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss Detective Hit Similar →
1975 Company Buggers - Hit Similar →
1975 Gambling Den Heist Tetsuya bessho Hit Similar →
1974 The Rapacious Jailbreaker - Hit Similar →
1974 Code of Wolves - Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode Moriya Hitoshi Hit Similar →
1974 Jeans Blues: No Future Ishimatsu Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Street Fighter Skull Crushed Yakuza Thug Ôshima Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics Policeman at hospital Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War Katsuji Saijo Hit Similar →
1973 Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group Tokumaru Super Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima Mitsuo Iwashita Hit Similar →
1973 Aesthetics of a Bullet - Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity Ryoichi Enami Hit Similar →
1972 Eight Men to Kill Guard Hit Similar →
1972 The Red Silk Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Modern Lady Gambler - Hit Similar →
1972 A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell - Hit Similar →
1972 Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty - Hit Similar →
1971 Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1971 A Scarred Life - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill You - Hit Similar →
1971 Fate Deals the Card of Death Yakuza Hit Similar →
1970 A Wad of Notes Yakuza Hit Similar →
1970 House of Gamblers - Hit Similar →
1969 Gambler's Legacy - Hit Similar →
1969 Memoir of Japanese Assassinations Soldier Hit Similar →
1969 Killer's Mission Guard Hit Similar →
1969 The Biggest Gamble - Hit Similar →
1968 Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation Thug Hit Similar →
1968 Red Peony Gambler Henchman Hit Similar →
1968 Showdown of Men 4: Tetsu, the White Tiger Henchman Hit Similar →
1967 Eleven Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Three Gamblers Prison Guard Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Protector - Hit Similar →
1965 Blood of Revenge - Hit Similar →

Takuzō Kawatani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takuzō Kawatani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takuzō Kawatani is "Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Takuzō Kawatani acted in?

Takuzō Kawatani has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Takuzō Kawatani?

Other notable films include "Kidnapping Blues", "A Scarred Life", and "Three Gamblers".