Bang-ho Cho - Actor Profile

Bang-ho Cho

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
35Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 19, 1956
Birth Place: Osaka, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bang-ho Cho reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Bang-ho Cho'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bang-ho Cho remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in How Old Is the River?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bang-ho Cho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bang-ho Cho's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
How Old Is the River? (1995) movie poster
★8.0

How Old Is the River? — Three brothers, their father missing and tensions boiling, gather at their rural summer house; soon enough, they're unex

How Old Is the River?

1995•Drama
★8.0
The King of Minami: Planned Bankruptcy (1992) movie poster
★8.0

The King of Minami: Planned Bankruptcy — #2 in the King of Minami series. The relentless Osaka loan shark Ginjiro Manda and his apprentice, Ryuichi, attempt to c

The King of Minami: Planned Bankruptcy

1992
★7.7
Yakuza Ladies 2 (1987) movie poster
★7.7

Yakuza Ladies 2 — Yuki, the wife of a leading member of the Domoto family, must assume her husband’s role as a yakuza boss while he serves

Yakuza Ladies 2

1987•Crime
★7.5
Time and Tide (1983) movie poster
★7.5

Time and Tide — An antique shop "Jidaiya" sells time not antiques. One day a lady run into this shop with a cat.

Time and Tide

1983•Romance
★7.2
Violent Cop (1989) movie poster
★7.2

Violent Cop — A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and Yakuza

Violent Cop

1989•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bang-ho Cho.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Eko Eko Azarak: Misa the Dark Angel Satoru Kuroi Average Similar →
1998 団地妻’98 危険な情事 - Flop Similar →
1997 The Things We Liked - Flop Similar →
1997 The Human Chair - Flop Similar →
1997 An Angel with Many Scars - Flop Similar →
1996 Tokyo Mafia: Battle for Shinjuku Taki Average Similar →
1995 Like Grains of Sand Teacher Hit Similar →
1995 How Old Is the River? Ichitaro Super Hit Similar →
1995 Mitabi no kaikyô - Flop Similar →
1992 The King of Minami: Planned Bankruptcy Yasuda Super Hit Similar →
1992 Mystery Experience Zone: Really Scary Stories: Ghost Photos sent to you & Ghost Detectives - Flop Similar →
1991 Hiruko the Goblin Archeologist Average Similar →
1991 Door II: Tokyo Diary - Average Similar →
1991 March Comes In Like a Lion Haruo Average Similar →
1991 Skinless Night - Flop Similar →
1990 Balloon - Flop Similar →
1989 Violent Cop Man in Factory Hit Similar →
1987 Yakuza Ladies 2 Isao Tokunaga Super Hit Similar →
1986 No More Comics! - Average Similar →
1985 Taboo X Perversion Kyoichi Himekawa Flop Similar →
1984 Shoya no umi Kunio Fujii Flop Similar →
1984 Mijukuna Kahanshin Hirokazu Shiraishi Flop Similar →
1983 Banned: Woman's Secret Pictures Syôtarô Ôtsuki Flop Similar →
1983 Double Bed Man in Library Flop Similar →
1983 The Mosquito on the Tenth Floor Yamazaki Average Similar →
1983 Akuma no hitojichi Takao Flop Similar →
1983 Time and Tide - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Shunga Kazuo - Thief Average Similar →
1982 Attack on a Bakery - Average Similar →
1982 Anne's Lullaby Katsuo Terayama Flop Similar →
1982 Zeccho shimai ochiru Yûichi Saeki Flop Similar →
1982 Tattoo - Flop Similar →
1982 The Unspoiled Diamond Zenzo Nekomiya Flop Similar →
1981 Empire of Kids: A Rowdy War - Flop Similar →
1981 Empire of Kids Ken Flop Similar →

Bang-ho Cho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bang-ho Cho?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bang-ho Cho is "How Old Is the River?" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Bang-ho Cho acted in?

Bang-ho Cho has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bang-ho Cho?

Other notable films include "The King of Minami: Planned Bankruptcy", "Yakuza Ladies 2", and "Time and Tide".