Gō Katō - Actor Profile

Gō Katō

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
47Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 4, 1938
Birth Place: Osaezaki-cho, Shizuoka, Japan

Gō Katō Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gō Katō reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Gō Katō'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 Rika, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gō Katō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gō Katō's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gō Katō has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Color Me True Old Man in Hospital Room Hit Similar →
2016 Yuriko's Picture Book - Flop Similar →
2013 The Great Passage Tomohiro Matsumoto Hit Similar →
2007 Nihon no aozora Takano Iwasaburo Flop Similar →
2006 Adan Sumitomo Flop Similar →
2004 Alumni Association Shunsaku Flop Similar →
2004 Winning Pass - Flop Similar →
2001 Ino Tadataka: Meridian Dreams - Flop Similar →
2000 Riot in Gujo - Average Similar →
1995 Anne Frank's Diary Otto Frank Hit Similar →
1993 Bloom in the Moonlight “The Story of Rentaro Taki” - Hit Similar →
1992 The Visas That Saved Lives - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Nurses and Doctors Prof. Yoshioka Flop Similar →
1989 Days with Harasu - Flop Similar →
1989 Death of a Tea Master Oribe Furuta Average Similar →
1987 The Story of Jiro 俊亮 Super Hit Similar →
1986 Big Joys, Small Sorrows - Hit Similar →
1983 Children of Nagasaki - Hit Similar →
1983 The Samurai and the Secret of the Flower - Flop Similar →
1983 Kenkaku Shōbai: Kadowakashi - Flop Similar →
1983 Amagi Pass Doctor Average Similar →
1982 Kenkaku Shōbai: Tsujigiri - Flop Similar →
1982 Assassin's Road Toma Flop Similar →
1981 A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife Isozoemon Flop Similar →
1981 Jirocho of Shimizu 1: The Glorious Port of Shimizu - Flop Similar →
1980 The Young Rebels Journalist Average Similar →
1979 Demon Pond Akira Hagiwara Average Similar →
1979 Oh, My Son! Nakatani Average Similar →
1979 Rika - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron Ookubo Average Similar →
1976 Cape of the North Mitsuo Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Fossil Narrator Hit Similar →
1974 The Castle of Sand Eiro Waga Hit Similar →
1973 The Blossom and the Sword Toyohiko Kagawa Super Hit Similar →
1973 Long Journey into Love - Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades Magomura Kanbei Hit Similar →
1972 The Long Darkness Tetsuro Average Similar →
1971 Man on a False Flight - Average Similar →
1971 Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow Tatsuo Hattori Average Similar →
1970 Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny Tatsuo Hattori Hit Similar →
1970 The Shadow Within Yukio Hamajima Average Similar →
1969 Blood End Genjiro Average Similar →
1967 Samurai Rebellion Yogoro Sasahara Super Hit Similar →
1965 Sword of the Beast Jurata Yamane Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Scarlet Camellia Aoki Flop Similar →
1964 The Scent of Incense Ezaki Hit Similar →
1963 A Legend or Was It? Hideyuki Sonobe Hit Similar →

Gō Katō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gō Katō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gō Katō is "Rika" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gō Katō acted in?

Gō Katō has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gō Katō?

Other notable films include "The Visas That Saved Lives", "Cape of the North", and "The Story of Jiro".

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