Fumio Watanabe - Actor Profile

Fumio Watanabe

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 31, 1929
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

About Fumio Watanabe

Fumio Watanabe October 31, 1929 – August 4, 2004 was a Japanese actor most known for his work with Japanese New Wave director Nagisa Oshima. He was born in Tokyo and graduated from the University of Tokyo before joining the Shōchiku studio in 1956.

Fumio Watanabe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Fumio Watanabe 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 Fumio Watanabe's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Fumio Watanabe'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 Women's Prison, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Fumio Watanabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Fumio Watanabe's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Fumio Watanabe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 The Key - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Kidnapping Blues Stall Owner Super Hit Similar →
1978 Japanese Godfather: Conclusion Takashi Nakagami Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Godfather: Ambition Keizo Tashiro Super Hit Similar →
1977 High Seas Hijack Reporter Tatsuya Iwado Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Viper Brothers and the Young General - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Without Complaint Yoshita Kitani Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Viper Brothers: Up on 30 Charges - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Cobra Chujo Super Hit Similar →
1973 A Japanese Demon - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Internal Sleuth Murakoshi Super Hit Similar →
1972 Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 Inspector Goda Hit Similar →
1972 Yakuza Skirmishes - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Gang Warfare - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance Bizennokami Yagyû Hit Similar →
1971 The Armed Organization - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Gambler's Counterattack Head of Kikuna Clan Super Hit Similar →
1970 Thugs of Shinjuku - Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan Moritaya Seizo Hit Similar →
1970 Bloodstained Clan of Honor Daimon Hit Similar →
1969 Japan's Violent Gangs: The Boss and the Killers - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Private Police - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Boy Father Hit Similar →
1969 The Cross of Vengeance - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Bad Boss 3 - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Woman Gambler's Tenth Game - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Yakuza on Foot Karo Kin Super Hit Similar →
1968 Rogue Shigekichi Karasawa Hit Similar →
1968 Kanto Woman Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Domain: Severed Relations - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Gambler's Farewell Eiji Katasawa Super Hit Similar →
1968 Death by Hanging Education Officer Hit Similar →
1968 Women's Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1968 A History of the Japanese Underworld - Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Hoodlum Priest - Hit Similar →
1967 The Domain: Where The Blade Enters - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Young Boss, Fugitive - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Organized Violence II Gorô Hyôdô Super Hit Similar →
1965 Brutal Tales of Chivalry - Hit Similar →
1961 Epitaph to My Love Taiichi Kimura Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Tragedy of Bushido - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Late Autumn Tsuneo Sugiyama Super Hit Similar →
1960 The River Fuefuki - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Shisha to no kekkon - Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Sanbô Super Hit Similar →
1958 Maria of the Ant Village - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Equinox Flower Ichiro Nagamura Hit Similar →
1957 Flying in the Air - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Seishun no oto - Super Hit Similar →

Fumio Watanabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Fumio Watanabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fumio Watanabe is "Women's Prison" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Fumio Watanabe acted in?

Fumio Watanabe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Fumio Watanabe?

Other notable films include "Flying in the Air", "The Tragedy of Bushido", and "Cobra".

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