Yōsuke Kondō - Actor Profile

Yōsuke Kondō

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
28Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 8, 1933
Birth Place: Sakhalin, Russian SFSR, USSR

Yōsuke Kondō Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yōsuke Kondō reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Yōsuke Kondō'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 Yōsuke Kondō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yōsuke Kondō'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
★8.0
Shadow Hunters (1983) movie poster
★8.0

Shadow Hunters: The government in Edo era is suffering from a financial crisis. It hires "Kage" to provoke the collapse of small hans (p

Shadow Hunters

1983•Drama
★7.7
Kwaidan (1965) movie poster
★7.7

Kwaidan: Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless

Kwaidan

1965•Horror
★7.3
Willful Murder (1981) movie poster
★7.3

Willful Murder: The president of the Japanese National Railways is found dead during a period in which train service is plagued by numer

Willful Murder

1981•Drama
★7.1
A Trap (1965) movie poster
★7.1

A Trap: When her only relative, her elder brother is accused of robbing and murdering an old woman loan-shark, pretty, young Kir

A Trap

1965•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie Yōsuke Kondō has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Araki Mataemon: Duel at Kagiya Corners - Flop Similar →
1987 The Forced Marriage with Children - Flop Similar →
1983 The Fir Trees Remain - Flop Similar →
1983 Shadow Hunters - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Ninja Gangsters IV: The Mysterious Golden Castle - Flop Similar →
1983 Deadly Swords in Search of Hidden Gold - Flop Similar →
1983 Battle Anthem - Hit Similar →
1983 Curse of the Seven flutes - Flop Similar →
1983 Kenkaku Shōbai: Kadowakashi - Flop Similar →
1982 Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri - Flop Similar →
1982 Messengers to Satsuma - Flop Similar →
1981 A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife - Flop Similar →
1981 Willful Murder Professor Akita Hit Similar →
1980 Nobody's Boy: Remi (Movie) Vitalis (voice) Average Similar →
1979 Age of the Great Dinosaurs UFO (voice) Flop Similar →
1977 The Wild Swans King Hilderbrand (voice) Hit Similar →
1975 Main Line to Terror - Average Similar →
1973 Love Stopped the Runaway Train - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Inn of Evil Masaji Average Similar →
1971 Man on a False Flight Honda Flop Similar →
1970 Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival - Hit Similar →
1970 The Shadow Within - Flop Similar →
1970 Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return Sato Koichi Average Similar →
1967 The Bell - Flop Similar →
1966 Yakuza Vassal - Flop Similar →
1965 A Trap Kôichi Abe Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan Benkei (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1963 Zoku ôsho - Flop Similar →

Yōsuke Kondō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yōsuke Kondō?

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

How many movies has Yōsuke Kondō acted in?

Yōsuke Kondō has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yōsuke Kondō?

Other notable films include "Shadow Hunters", "Kwaidan", and "Willful Murder".

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