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Hiroshi Kōno

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 21, 1925

Hiroshi Kōno Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hiroshi Kōno reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Hiroshi Kōno'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 Ukiyo-e Artist, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hiroshi Kōno Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hiroshi Kōno's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Ukiyo-e Artist (1968) movie poster
★9.0

Ukiyo-e Artist: A portrait of a man trying to become an artist in order to escape from his life as a miserable peasant due to severe ann

Ukiyo-e Artist

1968
★9.0
The Sacrifice of the Human Torpedoes (1955) movie poster
★9.0

The Sacrifice of the Human Torpedoes:

The Sacrifice of the Human Torpedoes

1955•War
★8.2
Haunted Samurai (1970) movie poster
★8.2

Haunted Samurai: When his sister commits suicide as a result of his actions, Rokuheita, an enforcer for the Yagyu ninja clan, considers h

Haunted Samurai

1970•Drama
★8.0
A Man With Dragon Tattoos (1962) movie poster
★8.0

A Man With Dragon Tattoos: In the late 1890s, coal is a precious new natural resource. During an era of rapid economic growth, dreams are instilled

A Man With Dragon Tattoos

1962•Crime
★8.0
The Man with a Sinister Laugh (1960) movie poster
★8.0

The Man with a Sinister Laugh: After getting out of prison, a young yakuza tries to find out who killed his girlfriend, attempts not to get drawn back

The Man with a Sinister Laugh

1960•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Hiroshi Kōno has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1972 Maruhi: Benten gokaichō - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Romantic Tale: Otomi and Yosaburo Genzaemon Akama Hit Similar →
1970 Haunted Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Greatest Boss of Japan - Flop Similar →
1969 Penitentiary Brothers Tsuruga Flop Similar →
1969 Rising Dragon: Soft Skin Gambler - Flop Similar →
1969 100 Gamblers - Hit Similar →
1969 Rising Dragon: Red-Hot Iron Skin - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Outlaw: Kill! - Hit Similar →
1968 I Shall Not Forget - Hit Similar →
1968 Outlaw: Goro the Assassin - Hit Similar →
1968 Ukiyo-e Artist - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Retaliation - Average Similar →
1968 Outlaw: Heartless - Hit Similar →
1967 The Kanto Region Is Also Expanding - Flop Similar →
1967 Birth of a Fighter - Hit Similar →
1966 Shin yūkyōden - Flop Similar →
1965 Invasion of Kanto Government - Flop Similar →
1965 Tattooed Life Kurosawa Hit Similar →
1965 Murder Unincorporated Sakurada Hit Similar →
1965 Gambling Kitten Hamanaka gang boss Hit Similar →
1965 Story of a Prostitute Kuramochi Hit Similar →
1964 A Man's Crest: Fight Challenge - Flop Similar →
1964 Tiger of the Sea - Flop Similar →
1964 The Scarred Crest - Flop Similar →
1964 The Flower and the Angry Waves - Hit Similar →
1963 Kanto Wanderer Meguro Hit Similar →
1963 Whirlwind Call the Storm - Ginza Hoodlum's Diary - Flop Similar →
1963 午前零時の出獄 - Flop Similar →
1963 Youth of the Beast Seizô Honma Hit Similar →
1962 A Man With Dragon Tattoos - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Children of Izu - Flop Similar →
1962 Kenjū wa samishī otoko no uta sa - Flop Similar →
1962 零戦黒雲一家 - Flop Similar →
1962 I Hate But Love - Hit Similar →
1962 Kidō sōsahan Tōkyō gozenreiji - Flop Similar →
1962 Kimagure tosei - Flop Similar →
1961 The Man with a Shotgun Dry Goods Henchman 1 Hit Similar →
1961 He Killed Dad - Flop Similar →
1960 The Angry Rambler - Flop Similar →
1960 The Rambler on a Pearl Farm - Flop Similar →
1960 The Man with a Sinister Laugh - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Smashing the 0-Line - Average Similar →
1960 Wind of Volcano - Flop Similar →
1959 A Turning to Hell Otaguro Flop Similar →
1956 旅鴉でござんす - Flop Similar →
1955 The Sacrifice of the Human Torpedoes - Super Hit Similar →
1954 日本敗れず - Hit Similar →
1952 Riverside Fish Market Empire - Flop Similar →
1951 新遊侠伝　遊侠往来 - Flop Similar →

Hiroshi Kōno - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hiroshi Kōno?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hiroshi Kōno is "Ukiyo-e Artist" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Hiroshi Kōno acted in?

Hiroshi Kōno has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hiroshi Kōno?

Other notable films include "The Sacrifice of the Human Torpedoes", "Haunted Samurai", and "A Man With Dragon Tattoos".

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