Bontarō Taira - Actor Profile

Bontarō Taira

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
34Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 10, 1933
Birth Place: Nakano, Tokyo, Japan

Bontarō Taira Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bontarō Taira reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Bontarō Taira'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 Obon, The Moll Dipper, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bontarō Taira Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bontarō Taira's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Bontarō Taira has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 Yukko no Okurimono: Cosmos no Yō ni - Flop Similar →
1975 G-String Geisha - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Maruhi onsen anaba sagashi - Flop Similar →
1972 The Blonde in Edo Castle Kiraku(喜楽) Average Similar →
1972 The Unholy Priest Dôetsu Flop Similar →
1970 Shameless School: Tackle Kiss - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Spiders' The Road to Bali - Hit Similar →
1966 Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of Triumph - Average Similar →
1965 Murder Unincorporated O.N. Kane Hit Similar →
1964 Irresponsible Life in Edo Japan - Hit Similar →
1963 A Devil of a Gentleman - Flop Similar →
1963 Notorious Bastard - Flop Similar →
1962 Utau myōjō seishun ga ippai - Flop Similar →
1962 Ōwarai Jiro chō ikka: Sanshita nitei kenjū - Flop Similar →
1962 Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū - Flop Similar →
1961 Travels of Gonkuro - Flop Similar →
1961 Zoku sararīman yajikita dōchū - Flop Similar →
1961 Young Lord Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Obon, The Moll Dipper - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Romance Express - Hit Similar →
1960 弥次喜多珍道中 中仙道の巻 - Flop Similar →
1960 若社長と爆発娘 - Flop Similar →
1959 Kingorō no kaigun taishô - Flop Similar →
1959 Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife - Flop Similar →
1959 Sazae-san's Newlywed Family - Flop Similar →
1959 ワンマン今昔物語 - Flop Similar →
1959 カックン超特急 - Flop Similar →
1958 Holiday in Japan -Chapter 2- - Flop Similar →
1958 Holiday in Japan - Flop Similar →
1958 Tora-san's Home Run - Hit Similar →
1958 Botchan no yakyūō - Flop Similar →
1958 金語楼の成金王 Tomikichi Flop Similar →
1957 坊ちゃんの特ダネ記者 - Flop Similar →
1956 Rodan Laborer (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Bontarō Taira - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bontarō Taira?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bontarō Taira is "Obon, The Moll Dipper" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Bontarō Taira acted in?

Bontarō Taira has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bontarō Taira?

Other notable films include "Shameless School: Tackle Kiss", "Young Lord Yakuza", and "G-String Geisha".

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