Isao Tamagawa - Actor Profile

Isao Tamagawa

Acting
Updated: May 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 11, 1922
Birth Place: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Isao Tamagawa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Isao Tamagawa reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 64% of Isao Tamagawa'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 The Rough One, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Isao Tamagawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Isao Tamagawa's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Rough One (1969) movie poster
★10.0

The Rough One: A tale of wannabe yakuza youths. When not cooking up scams with his buddies, Zenkichi develops a crush on Taro's disgust

The Rough One

1969•Drama
★10.0
Zero Fighter (1966) movie poster
★10.0

Zero Fighter:

Zero Fighter

1966•War
★10.0
Twice on a Certain Night (1956) movie poster
★10.0

Twice on a Certain Night: Poor social conditions badly affect the relationship between a married couple, when the husband, who is desperately sear

Twice on a Certain Night

1956•Drama
★10.0
対決 (1967) movie poster
★10.0

対決: Late Taishō period. The Shibatora family, led by Naojirō, held power over the Tomigawara area in Jōshū. After launching

対決

1967•Drama
★9.5
Tale of Army Brutality (1963) movie poster
★9.5

Tale of Army Brutality: Director Jun'ya Satô's debut film focuses on the inhuman training of recruits, the brutal drill system that reigned in t

Tale of Army Brutality

1963•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Isao Tamagawa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1992 A Tale of Youth at Hirosaki High School - Flop Similar →
1984 Nezumi Kozō kaitō den - Flop Similar →
1981 Kagero-za Clerk Hit Similar →
1980 Port Arthur Kanemoto Matsumura Hit Similar →
1980 Zigeunerweisen Doctor Amaki Hit Similar →
1979 The Fall of Teenager - Flop Similar →
1978 Take Me Away! Shintaro Ishiguro Super Hit Similar →
1977 Sweet Revenge Detective Oka Hit Similar →
1977 Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye Detective Geta Average Similar →
1977 Utamaro's World - Average Similar →
1977 Mount Hakkoda Captain Okitsu Hit Similar →
1977 A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness Mori Average Similar →
1976 Cobra 2 Tomoda Flop Similar →
1975 Graveyard of Honor - Hit Similar →
1972 Cross-Currents - Average Similar →
1972 Shadow Hunters - Hit Similar →
1971 Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow Saburo Aizawa Average Similar →
1970 Hazardous Graduation - Flop Similar →
1970 The Militarists Tsukamoto Super Hit Similar →
1969 Penitentiary Brothers - Flop Similar →
1969 Safari 5000 - Hit Similar →
1969 The Rough One - Super Hit Similar →
1968 若い川の流れ - Flop Similar →
1968 Outlaw: Heartless Gohara Hit Similar →
1968 The Sands of Kurobe Sayama Hit Similar →
1967 対決 - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Colonel Okitsugu Arao - Chief of Military Affairs Section Hit Similar →
1967 Branded to Kill Michihiko Yabuhara Hit Similar →
1966 Fighting Elegy Principal Hit Similar →
1966 Zero Fighter - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Tokyo Drifter Umetani Hit Similar →
1966 Blood Shed - Hit Similar →
1966 Kokoro no sanmyaku - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Stars and I Decided... Iwakichi Mori Flop Similar →
1965 The Black Gambler: The Gambling Syndicate - Hit Similar →
1965 House of Terrors - Flop Similar →
1965 Seishun no Sabaki - Flop Similar →
1965 Story of a Prostitute Narita Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1964 Profit from Killing - Flop Similar →
1964 Homecoming - Flop Similar →
1964 Gate of Flesh Horidome Hit Similar →
1964 Pale Flower Police Officer Hit Similar →
1964 The Flower and the Angry Waves - Hit Similar →
1963 Tale of Army Brutality - Super Hit Similar →
1963 To Your Majesty, The Emperor - Flop Similar →
1962 Tokyo Bay Ryohei Inoue Hit Similar →
1956 Actress - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Twice on a Certain Night - Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Street Without Sun Moriyama Hit Similar →

Isao Tamagawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Isao Tamagawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Isao Tamagawa is "The Rough One" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Isao Tamagawa acted in?

Isao Tamagawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Isao Tamagawa?

Other notable films include "Zero Fighter", "Twice on a Certain Night", and "対決".

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