Takashi Kanda - Actor Profile

Takashi Kanda

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 14, 1918
Birth Place: Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Takashi Kanda 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 Takashi Kanda'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), Takashi Kanda remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Takashi Kanda Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Takashi Kanda's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil (1966) movie poster
★10.0

The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil — The fictional land "Pandora" sends three (numbered) graduates of the "National Gambling University" to Japan. You should

The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil

1966•Action
★8.0
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon (1962) movie poster
★8.0

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon — This movie depicts a familiar samurai Tange Sazen story realistically. Tange loses one of his eyes and arms in an attemp

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

1962•Drama
★7.5
Japan's Don (1977) movie poster
★7.5

Japan's Don — A yakuza leader must balance his violent tactics necessary for the rough streets of 1960s Tokyo with the domestic needs

Japan's Don

1977•Crime
★7.5
Run, Genta, Run! (1961) movie poster
★7.5

Run, Genta, Run! — A touching story about a young boy, Genta, who bravely takes on life's challenges in hopes of finding a better life for

Run, Genta, Run!

1961•Family
★7.4
Hiroshima (1953) movie poster
★7.4

Hiroshima — Historical fiction about the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, on 6 August 1945, and its effects on v

Hiroshima

1953•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Takashi Kanda.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 My Neighbor's Wife 3 - Average Similar →
1984 Fine, with Occasional Murders Hitoshi Tsuburaya, director Average Similar →
1984 Mermaid Legend Lawyer Daiji Hanaoka Average Similar →
1978 August Without Emperor - Hit Similar →
1977 Case of the Disjointed Murder Toyo Kamiyama Average Similar →
1977 Japan's Don - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Outlaw Cop - Flop Similar →
1975 Solar Eclipse Leader of the next Administration Hit Similar →
1971 Shadow of Deception - Average Similar →
1969 Memoir of Japanese Assassinations - Hit Similar →
1968 Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare Hyogo Isobe Average Similar →
1968 Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters Reimon Tajimaya Hit Similar →
1967 Three Seconds to Zero Hour Takashima Average Similar →
1967 Massacre Gun Akazawa Hit Similar →
1966 Return of Giant Majin Lord Danjô Mikoshiba Average Similar →
1966 The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Main Street in the Underworld - Average Similar →
1964 The Desperate Chiba Hit Similar →
1963 Gang Loyalty and Vengeance - Flop Similar →
1963 Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style - Hit Similar →
1962 Gang vs. G-Men Police Department Fujikawa Average Similar →
1962 Hell's Kitchen - Average Similar →
1962 Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon Gamo Taiken Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Challenge - Hit Similar →
1962 The Escape - Hit Similar →
1961 Run, Genta, Run! - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Man with a Funky Hat: The 20,000,000 Yen Arm - Average Similar →
1961 Drifting Detective: Black Wind in Harbor - Average Similar →
1960 World War III Breaks Out 大塚先生 Average Similar →
1960 Deep River Melody - Average Similar →
1960 The Sand City in Manchuria Mayor Hit Similar →
1959 Four Hours of Terror - Average Similar →
1958 Points and Lines Sayama's brother Average Similar →
1957 The Eleventh Hour Tachibana Hit Similar →
1957 The Story of Pure Love - Hit Similar →
1957 The Lord Takes a Bride - Average Similar →
1957 Cantankerous Edo - Average Similar →
1956 Mysteries of Edo - Average Similar →
1955 The Wolves - Hit Similar →
1954 Ditch - Hit Similar →
1954 The End of a Day - Flop Similar →
1953 Hiroshima Senda Hit Similar →
1953 Tower of Lilies - Hit Similar →
1952 Vacuum Zone Troop Commander Mine Hit Similar →
1950 Scandal - Hit Similar →
1950 Street of Violence Masuyama Hit Similar →
1948 A Woman in the Typhoon Area Suzuki Flop Similar →
1948 Temptation - Average Similar →
1947 The Ball at the Anjo House Tooyama Hit Similar →
1947 The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant - Hit Similar →

Takashi Kanda - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takashi Kanda?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takashi Kanda is "The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Takashi Kanda acted in?

Takashi Kanda has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Takashi Kanda?

Other notable films include "Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon", "Japan's Don", and "Run, Genta, Run!".