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Kappei Matsumoto

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 25, 1905
Birth Place: Azumino, Nagano, Japan

Kappei Matsumoto Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 70% of Kappei Matsumoto'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 Flower Season, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kappei Matsumoto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kappei Matsumoto's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Flower Season (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Flower Season: Kitamori Yuki was particular about her promise to her mother-in-law Hana. The promise is that, as the daughter-in-law of

Flower Season

1990•Drama
★10.0
The Spy (1965) movie poster
★10.0

The Spy: Based on true events surrounding a Korean student who had entered Japan unlawfully and escaped illegal alien internment.

The Spy

1965•Thriller
★9.0
G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization (1956) movie poster
★9.0

G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization: The fourth installment of G-men of Japan

G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization

1956•Crime
★9.0
The Black Cat (1965) movie poster
★9.0

The Black Cat: Helping her mother manage a nightclub, young Emiko quickly realizes how difficult life is.

The Black Cat

1965•Romance
★9.0
Dancing Girls of Izu (1954) movie poster
★9.0

Dancing Girls of Izu: A dancer girl in a touring company met a high school boy in a port town. The story is about their first love that is ver

Dancing Girls of Izu

1954•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kappei Matsumoto has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Rhapsody in August - Hit Similar →
1990 Flower Season - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Willful Murder Professor Hatano Super Hit Similar →
1978 Blood Type: Blue - Average Similar →
1978 August Without Emperor Education Minister Wako Hit Similar →
1978 Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron - Average Similar →
1974 The Castle of Sand Mimori Police Chief Hit Similar →
1973 Long Journey into Love - Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx Ichirobei Hirano Hit Similar →
1971 Silence Prisoner official Hit Similar →
1971 Demons Ryoshin Super Hit Similar →
1966 A Thousand Suspects - Hit Similar →
1966 Thirst for Love Inoue Average Similar →
1965 Sword of the Beast - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Spy - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Black Cat - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1965 Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu - Super Hit Similar →
1964 A Public Benefactor - Hit Similar →
1962 G-Men in the Pacific - Average Similar →
1962 The Challenge - Hit Similar →
1962 Hitotsu no inochi - Flop Similar →
1961 Invasion of the Neptune Men Tanigawa Hiroshi Flop Similar →
1961 Drifting Detective: Black Wind in Harbor - Hit Similar →
1961 Hell's Juggler - Hit Similar →
1960 Police Precinct Part 13 First Investigation Section Chief Flop Similar →
1959 Across the Darkness - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Wall - Average Similar →
1959 Police Precinct: Nothing Left at the Scene - Hit Similar →
1959 Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy - Average Similar →
1959 Moonlight Mask: The Monster Gorilla - Hit Similar →
1959 Lucky Dragon No. 5 - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Moonlight Mask: Claws of Satan Dr. Yuhki Hit Similar →
1958 Zesshou Gensuke Flop Similar →
1958 Detective Duel - Average Similar →
1957 The Story of Pure Love - Hit Similar →
1957 Secret of Naruto - Hit Similar →
1956 G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization - Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Chop Professor - Super Hit Similar →
1955 You Were Like a Wild Chrysanthemum - Hit Similar →
1955 Floating Weeds Diary Nakamura Flop Similar →
1954 Women's House - Average Similar →
1954 Dancing Girls of Izu - Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Garden of Women Yoshie's father Hit Similar →
1950 Town of Violence Matsuno Hit Similar →
1949 Stray Dog - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Flame of My Love - Flop Similar →
1948 Apostasy - Average Similar →
1946 Victory of Women Prosecutor Kono Hit Similar →
1946 The Brick Factory Girl Masakichi Super Hit Similar →

Kappei Matsumoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kappei Matsumoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kappei Matsumoto is "Flower Season" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kappei Matsumoto acted in?

Kappei Matsumoto has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kappei Matsumoto?

Other notable films include "The Spy", "G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization", and "The Black Cat".

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