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Toru Takeuchi

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
25Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 16, 1927

Toru Takeuchi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Toru Takeuchi reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Toru Takeuchi'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 Love Stopped the Runaway Train, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Toru Takeuchi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Toru Takeuchi'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
★9.0
Heaven Station (1984) movie poster
★9.0

Heaven Station: From a true incident that happened in 1960's Japan. This drama is contemporary in setting but medieval in its characters

Heaven Station

1984•Drama
★8.5
Yakuza of Seki (1963) movie poster
★8.5

Yakuza of Seki: A young yakuza, Yatappe, wanders around the country in search of his long-lost little sister, Oito. While traveling, he

Yakuza of Seki

1963•Action
★8.4
Harakiri (1962) movie poster
★8.4

Harakiri: Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no f

Harakiri

1962•Action
★8.2
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity (1959) movie poster
★8.2

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity: Kaji, sent to the Japanese army labeled Red, witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment a

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

1959•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Toru Takeuchi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 The Empty Table - Flop Similar →
1984 Heaven Station - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Legend of the Assassin - Flop Similar →
1983 Shadow Hunters - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Battle Anthem - Hit Similar →
1981 Willful Murder - Hit Similar →
1981 Island of the Evil Spirits Assistant Inspector Hirose Average Similar →
1979 The Three Undelivered Letters - Average Similar →
1978 Blood Type: Blue - Average Similar →
1978 The primary colored butterfly was watching - the smell of death - Flop Similar →
1978 Queen Bee - Hit Similar →
1973 Love Stopped the Runaway Train - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 1 - Ghost Story at the Kagamigaike - Flop Similar →
1970 Heroic Purgatory Yasuo Kiyoshi Hit Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Naval Surgeon Kobayashi Hit Similar →
1966 Cash Calls Hell - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Yakuza of Seki Gintaro Super Hit Similar →
1962 Harakiri Retainer Super Hit Similar →
1962 Kiriko no unmei - Flop Similar →
1962 Mirai ni tsunagaru ko ra - Flop Similar →
1960 The River Fuefuki - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Shûban Shikan Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Beast Shall Die Tezuka Average Similar →
1956 The Forest Is Alive - Flop Similar →
1953 Tower of Lilies - Hit Similar →

Toru Takeuchi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Toru Takeuchi?

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

How many movies has Toru Takeuchi acted in?

Toru Takeuchi has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Toru Takeuchi?

Other notable films include "Heaven Station", "Yakuza of Seki", and "Harakiri".

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