Kinnosuke Nakamura - Actor Profile

Kinnosuke Nakamura

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 20, 1932
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Kinnosuke Nakamura

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Yorozuya Kinnosuke (萬屋錦之介) was a Japanese kabuki actor. Born Kin'ichi Ogawa (小川 錦一 Ogawa Kin'ichi), son of kabuki actor Nakamura Tokizō III, he entered kabuki and became the first in the kabuki tradition to take the name Nakamura Kinnosuke. He took on his guild name (yagō) Yorozuya as his surname in 1971. In addition to his kabuki activity, Kinnosuke had an extensive film career. A specialist in jidaigeki, Kinnosuke appeared in more than 140 films. These include a 1957 Mito Kōmon and a 1961 appearance as the title character in the Toei Company's Miyamoto Musashi series (a role he reprised in 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1965, and again in 1971). A versatile actor, he has played as many as seven characters in a single film.

Best Kinnosuke Nakamura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kinnosuke Nakamura's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kinnosuke Nakamura.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 Baian the Assassin Baian Fujieda Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Fall of Ako Castle Oishi Kuranosuke Hit Similar →
1978 Shogun's Samurai Yagyu Tajima Hit Similar →
1971 Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death Musashi Miyamoto Hit Similar →
1970 Incident at Blood Pass Heima Ibuki Hit Similar →
1970 The Ambitious Ryoma Sakamoto Hit Similar →
1969 Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor Fujita Arima Hit Similar →
1969 Portrait of Hell Lord Hosokawa Super Hit Similar →
1969 Goyokin Samon Fujimaki Hit Similar →
1969 Samurai Banners Shingen Takeda Hit Similar →
1968 The Day the Sun Rose Shinkichi Hit Similar →
1966 Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn Samanosuke / Tange Sazen Hit Similar →
1966 Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza Kutsukake Tokijiro Hit Similar →
1966 Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Flower and the Dragon - Hit Similar →
1965 Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro Miyamoto Musashi / Takezo Hit Similar →
1965 Three Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Cold Rice, Osan, Chan - Average Similar →
1965 Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu 織田信長 Super Hit Similar →
1964 Revenge Shinpachi Ezaki Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Domain - Average Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple Miyamoto Musashi / Takezo Hit Similar →
1963 Yakuza of Seki Yataro of Seki Super Hit Similar →
1963 Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style Miyamoto Musashi / Takezo Hit Similar →
1963 Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai Jirozaemon / Iikura / Sajiemon / Kyutaro / Shuzo / Shingo / Osamu / Susumu Hit Similar →
1963 Tokaido Fullhouse - Hit Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights Miyamoto Musashi / Takezo Hit Similar →
1962 Lady Sen and Hideyori Toyotomi Hideyori Super Hit Similar →
1962 Tales of Young Genji Kuro 3 - Hit Similar →
1961 The Conspirator - Average Similar →
1961 Miyamoto Musashi Miyamoto Musashi (Takezo) Hit Similar →
1960 Scarier than the Devil - Hit Similar →
1960 Lord Mito: All Star Version - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Yakuza of Ina Yataro Hit Similar →
1959 Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda Oda Nobunaga Super Hit Similar →
1959 Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Souls in the Moonlight III Utsugi Hyoma Hit Similar →
1958 Roughneck From Asama Itaro of Asama Hit Similar →
1958 The Sword Knows - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Souls in the Moonlight II Utsugi Hyoma Hit Similar →
1958 Wind, Woman and Road Ginji Hit Similar →
1958 Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2 Genji Kurô Hit Similar →
1958 A Chivalrous Spirit Onikichi Hit Similar →
1957 Tales of Young Genji Kuro Genji Kurô Hit Similar →
1957 The Seven Vows, Part 3 - Hit Similar →
1957 Shimizu Port of Chivalry Mori no Ishimatsu Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Seven Vows, Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1956 The Seven Vows Goro Hit Similar →
1956 Avenging Father Soga Goro Tokimune Super Hit Similar →
1954 Fall of the Shogun's Militia Okita Soji Hit Similar →

Kinnosuke Nakamura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kinnosuke Nakamura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kinnosuke Nakamura is "Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kinnosuke Nakamura acted in?

Kinnosuke Nakamura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kinnosuke Nakamura?

Other notable films include "Avenging Father", "Baian the Assassin", and "The Sword Knows".