Eijirō Kataoka - Actor Profile

Eijirō Kataoka

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 23, 1918
Birth Place: Kuma, Ehime, Japan

Eijirō Kataoka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Eijirō Kataoka reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Eijirō Kataoka'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 Kojiki Taishô, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Eijirō Kataoka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eijirō Kataoka's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Kojiki Taishô (1952) movie poster
★10.0

Kojiki Taishô: Gotō Matabei is the most able and fierce samurai of the Kuroda clan. However, he gradually dislikes the ruthless persona

Kojiki Taishô

1952•History
★10.0
Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight (1957) movie poster
★10.0

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight: A young lord solves the mystery of multiple murders involving a young couple and a woman.

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight

1957•Drama
★10.0
Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin (1958) movie poster
★10.0

Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin: A princess finds life behind the protection of her brother and the high walls of the mansion to be quite dull, so she ta

Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin

1958•Comedy
★10.0
The Beauty and the Dragon (1955) movie poster
★10.0

The Beauty and the Dragon: ​A powerful priest uses his magical abilities to imprison the rain gods within a waterfall, causing a devastating drough

The Beauty and the Dragon

1955•History
★10.0
Miyamoto musashi Ichijōji kettō (1942) movie poster
★10.0

Miyamoto musashi Ichijōji kettō: 1942 Japanese movie

Miyamoto musashi Ichijōji kettō

1942

Full Filmography

Every movie Eijirō Kataoka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1965 The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall - Hit Similar →
1964 The Lord's spy - Hit Similar →
1963 13 Assassins Shigeru Otake Super Hit Similar →
1963 Miyamoto Musashi III: Birth of Two Sword Style - Hit Similar →
1961 The Conspirator - Hit Similar →
1961 Restoration Fire - Hit Similar →
1961 Himalayan Wanderer - Hit Similar →
1961 An Eagle Eyed Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Magistrate of Dice - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region - Hit Similar →
1960 Scarier than the Devil - Hit Similar →
1960 Cases of Hanshichi - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Shinran, Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Hero of the Red Light District - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Official with a Tattoo - Hit Similar →
1959 Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda - Super Hit Similar →
1959 No Stronger Swords - Hit Similar →
1959 Diary of a Wandering Lord - Hit Similar →
1959 Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 1 and 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Roughneck From Asama - Hit Similar →
1958 Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Sword Knows - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi Okita Soji Super Hit Similar →
1958 Souls in the Moonlight II Kinzo Hit Similar →
1958 A Chivalrous Spirit - Hit Similar →
1957 Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1957 Souls in the Moonlight - Hit Similar →
1957 Rebellion - Hit Similar →
1957 Tales of Young Genji Kuro - Hit Similar →
1957 Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Lord Takes a Bride Seikichi Hit Similar →
1957 The Seven Vows, Part 3 - Hit Similar →
1957 Shimizu Port of Chivalry Obata Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Seven Vows, Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1956 The Seven Vows - Hit Similar →
1956 Three-Headed Tower - Hit Similar →
1956 The Kuroda Affair Kuroda Tadayuki Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Seven Faces of Bannai Tarao, Private Eye - Hit Similar →
1955 The Beauty and the Dragon - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji Sakawa Kojūrō Hit Similar →
1954 Fall of the Shogun's Militia - Hit Similar →
1954 Inugami-ke no nazo: Akuma wa odoru - Hit Similar →
1952 Kojiki Taishô - Super Hit Similar →
1948 The Grand Master Kazuhana Super Hit Similar →
1943 Navy - Super Hit Similar →
1942 Miyamoto musashi Ichijōji kettō - Super Hit Similar →
1931 The 26 Martyrs of Japan - Hit Similar →
1929 To the Hills Again in Spring - Super Hit Similar →

Eijirō Kataoka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eijirō Kataoka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eijirō Kataoka is "Kojiki Taishô" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Eijirō Kataoka acted in?

Eijirō Kataoka has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eijirō Kataoka?

Other notable films include "Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight", "Detective Hibari: Secret of the Golden Coin", and "The Beauty and the Dragon".

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