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Yoshirō Kitamachi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
14Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 1, 1931
Birth Place: Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yoshirō Kitamachi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yoshirō Kitamachi'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yoshirō Kitamachi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yoshirō Kitamachi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yoshirō Kitamachi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun (1983) movie poster
★8.0

Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun: Samon Kamiyama, a yoriki of the Minami-machi magistrate infiltrates the Denzū-machi prison disguised as Mushuku Sahēji.

Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun

1983•Action
★6.7
The Skull Soldier (1992) movie poster
★6.7

The Skull Soldier: Narumi, a man out for revenge with the powers he received and a bit of help from the one who saved his life, he creates

The Skull Soldier

1992•Action
★6.3
Blackmail Is My Life (1968) movie poster
★6.3

Blackmail Is My Life: Though he has come from a rough background on the streets, Muraki quickly rises through the ranks by means of his well-h

Blackmail Is My Life

1968•Thriller
★5.1
The Beast and the Magic Sword (1983) movie poster
★5.1

The Beast and the Magic Sword: His bloodline damned by a witch, Waldemar Daninsky heads to Japan to seek a cure for his werewolf curse.

The Beast and the Magic Sword

1983•Fantasy
★0.0
The Beauty of the Black Narcissus (1978) movie poster
★0.0

The Beauty of the Black Narcissus:

The Beauty of the Black Narcissus

1978

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yoshirō Kitamachi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1992 The Skull Soldier - Hit Similar →
1985 The Beauty of the Black Pearl - Flop Similar →
1984 Okita Soji: Swordsman of Fire - Flop Similar →
1984 Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 4 - Flop Similar →
1983 The Beast and the Magic Sword Yukio Goto Flop Similar →
1983 Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Edo Fortune-Teller - Flop Similar →
1979 The Jeweled Beauty - Flop Similar →
1978 Fairy Beauty - Flop Similar →
1978 The Beauty of the Black Narcissus - Flop Similar →
1978 White Mermaid Beauty - Flop Similar →
1978 The Beauty in the Bathroom - Flop Similar →
1977 The Faceless Man Detective Tamura Flop Similar →
1968 Blackmail Is My Life - Average Similar →

Yoshirō Kitamachi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yoshirō Kitamachi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yoshirō Kitamachi is "Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Yoshirō Kitamachi acted in?

Yoshirō Kitamachi has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yoshirō Kitamachi?

Other notable films include "The Skull Soldier", "Blackmail Is My Life", and "The Beast and the Magic Sword".