What is Ton Shimada's latest movie?

Ton Shimada's most recent film is "Pitfall" (1962).

Is Ton Shimada a good actor?

Ton Shimada has an average audience rating of 3.0/10 across 17 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Pitfall, Lucky Dragon No. 5, Stepbrothers.

Ton Shimada

Q: What is the best movie of Ton Shimada?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Ton Shimada is "Pitfall" with a rating of 7.3/10.

Q: How many movies has Ton Shimada acted in?

Ton Shimada has been featured in at least 17 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 14, 2026

17Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 25, 1917

Birth Place: Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Ton Shimada Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ton Shimada reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ton Shimada's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Ton Shimada'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 Pitfall, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Ton Shimada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ton Shimada's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

Pitfall: A man wanders into a seemingly deserted town with his young son in search of work. But after a bit of bad luck, he joins

Pitfall

1962•Mystery

★7.3

★7.3

Lucky Dragon No. 5: An ageing fishing boat, Dai-go Fukuryu Maru ("Lucky Dragon No. 5") sets out from the port of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefectur

Lucky Dragon No. 5

1959•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Stepbrothers: In a military family, an illegitimate son is brutalized by his brothers. A patriarchal, feudalistic household where diss

Stepbrothers

1957•Drama

★6.6

The Song of the Cart (1959) movie poster

★6.6

The Song of the Cart: A lifetime story of a woman who stubbornly lives in a poor mountain village in post-war Japan.

The Song of the Cart

1959•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

The Catch: Towards the end of WWII, a black American pilot is captured and imprisoned by rural Japanese villagers, who await offici

The Catch

1961•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Ton Shimada has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1962	Pitfall	Dead Miner	Hit	Similar →
1962	Mirai ni tsunagaru ko ra	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Catch	-	Average	Similar →
1961	Taiyō o iru mono	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Otome no inori	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Lucky Dragon No. 5	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	The Song of the Cart	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	His Scarlet Cloak	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Night Drum	-	Average	Similar →
1957	Stepbrothers	Ōta	Hit	Similar →
1957	Yellow Crow	-	Average	Similar →
1956	Meiken monogatari	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Twice on a Certain Night	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Boyhood of Dr. Noguchi	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Floating Weeds Diary	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Yukiko	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	The Street Without Sun	-	Flop	Similar →

Ton Shimada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ton Shimada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ton Shimada is "Pitfall" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Ton Shimada acted in?

Ton Shimada has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ton Shimada?

Other notable films include "Lucky Dragon No. 5", "Stepbrothers", and "The Song of the Cart".