Yūsuke Kawazu - Actor Profile

Yūsuke Kawazu

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated
Born: May 12, 1935
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yūsuke Kawazu 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 Yūsuke Kawazu'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yūsuke Kawazu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yūsuke Kawazu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yūsuke Kawazu's career based on audience ratings.

★8.4
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961) movie poster
★8.4

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer: After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to h

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

1961•War
★8.2
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity (1959) movie poster
★8.2

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity: Kaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his assignment, Kaji witnesses cruelt

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

1959•War
★7.8
Ken (1964) movie poster
★7.8

Ken: Kokubu, captain of his university's kendo team, is a mystery to those who know him: An ascetic dedicated to a point of o

Ken

1964•Drama
★7.6
Red Angel (1966) movie poster
★7.6

Red Angel: In 1939, Sakura Nishi is a young army nurse who is sent to the field hospitals in China during the Sino-Japanese war. Sh

Red Angel

1966•War
★7.5
The River Fuefuki (1960) movie poster
★7.5

The River Fuefuki: In a time of continuous civil wars ravaging the fields of feudal Japan, the eldest son of a very poor peasant family, li

The River Fuefuki

1960•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yūsuke Kawazu.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Sad Vacation Kijima Hit Similar →
2005 My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Miyazawa Hit Similar →
1999 One Step on a Mine, It's All Over - Hit Similar →
1999 Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris Akio Nojiri Hit Similar →
1996 Gamera 2: Attack of Legion Akio Nojiri Hit Similar →
1993 Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II Professor Omae Hit Similar →
1992 Twinkle Yuzo Kishida Flop Similar →
1992 Basara: The Princess Goh - Hit Similar →
1986 Young Girls in Love Tsuyoshi Kanazaki Average Similar →
1981 Kamikaze, the Adventurer - Average Similar →
1981 Flames of Blood - Hit Similar →
1980 The Revolt - Average Similar →
1977 A Scream from Nowhere Aramaru Average Similar →
1971 Confessions Among Actresses High School Teacher Average Similar →
1971 The Battle of Okinawa - Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Hot Little Girl Yamazaki Flop Similar →
1970 An Ode to Yakuza Shigetaro Kaizuka Hit Similar →
1970 Play It Cool Nozawa Flop Similar →
1969 Vixen Goro Average Similar →
1969 Sleepy Eyes of Death 13: The Full Moon Swordsman - Average Similar →
1969 Black Rose Mansion - Flop Similar →
1968 Genocide Joji Akiyama Flop Similar →
1968 Black Lizard Junichi Amamiya Hit Similar →
1968 Curse of the Blood Shinzo Hit Similar →
1968 Sleepy Eyes of Death 11: In the Spider's Lair - Average Similar →
1968 Blackmail Is My Life - Average Similar →
1967 Game of Chance 3 - Flop Similar →
1966 Fighting Elegy Suppon "Turtle" Hit Similar →
1966 Red Angel Pvt. Orihara Super Hit Similar →
1966 Spycatcher J3: SOS Close Shave Shunsuke Dan/J3 Average Similar →
1965 A Trap Ken'ichi Sugita Hit Similar →
1964 Manji Eijiro Watanuki Average Similar →
1964 Ken Kagawa Super Hit Similar →
1963 Sing, Young People! Shinichi Miyamoto Average Similar →
1962 The Body - Hit Similar →
1962 The Inheritance Sadao Hit Similar →
1961 Love New and Old Fusao Average Similar →
1961 Epitaph to My Love Kiyoshi Ishibashi Hit Similar →
1961 Killers on Parade Haruhiko Ishida Average Similar →
1961 The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer Terada Nitôhei Super Hit Similar →
1960 The River Fuefuki Jiro Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Sun's Burial Yasu Average Similar →
1960 Good-for-Nothing Toshio Akiyama Hit Similar →
1960 Cruel Story of Youth Kiyoshi Hit Similar →
1960 Spring Dreams Mamoru Okudaira Average Similar →
1959 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Terada Nitôhei Super Hit Similar →
1959 Farewell to Spring Naoji Iwagaki Average Similar →
1959 Tomorrow's Sun - Average Similar →
1959 The Snow Flurry Suteo Hit Similar →
1958 The Eternal Rainbow Kikuo Suda Average Similar →

Yūsuke Kawazu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yūsuke Kawazu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yūsuke Kawazu is "The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Yūsuke Kawazu acted in?

Yūsuke Kawazu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yūsuke Kawazu?

Other notable films include "The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity", "Ken", and "Red Angel".