Katsuo Nakamura
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Katsuo Nakamura is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 5th Japan Academy Prize and at the 6th Hochi Film Award for Kagero-za, Buriki no kunsho, Shikake-nin Baian. He is the younger brother of the actor Kinnosuke Yorozuya. Description above from the Wikipedia article Katsuo Nakamura, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Katsuo Nakamura Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Katsuo Nakamura 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 Katsuo Nakamura's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Katsuo Nakamura'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 Shinran, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Katsuo Nakamura Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Katsuo Nakamura's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Katsuo Nakamura has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Silence | Old Buddhist Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Onihei Crime Files: The Final Kohen - Unryu Ken | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ask This of Rikyu | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | With All Our Might | Kazuchiyo Hosoda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Closed Note | Kiichiro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dororo | Bipa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Be with You | Takumi's Boss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla | Nishizawa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Misuzu | Ueyama, Matsuzô | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Closed Ward | Kajiki, Hidemaru | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Autumn Blossoms | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The River with No Bridge | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mourning Work | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Music Box | Shuzo Domon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Greatest Man in the World | Haguro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Desperate Pursuit | Rokusuke Ōnuki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | And Then | Seigo Nagai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Heaven Station | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Kukai | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Buriki no kunsho | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Baian the Assassin | Hikojiro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | An Ocean to Cross | Fusho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Nichiren | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Demons | Gengobe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Ambitious | Chojiro Kondo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Samurai Banners | Nobusato Itagaki | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Day the Sun Rose | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Man of a Stormy Era | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Koto—The Lake of Tears | Ukichi Matsumiya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Nami kage | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Kwaidan | Hoichi (segment "Hoichi the Earless") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Raised in a Palace | Yasuke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Tale of Army Brutality | Naokichi Suzuki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Tale of A Company Boss Pt.5 | Ishimatsu Morikawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | A Carpenter and Children | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Ambitious Youth | Tasuke Ishii / Isshin Tasuke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Devotion to Railway | Toshio Yajima | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Shinran, Part II | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Lord Mito: All Star Version | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Shinran | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Runway to Hell | Naojirô Kataoka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Great Road | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Magic Boy | Yukimura Sanada (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda | Kinoshita Tokichiro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Bride of Peacock Castle | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Yaji and Kita's Ghost Story Journey | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Times of Joy and Sorrow | Kotaro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Stepbrothers | Tomohide, the fourth son of Kido | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | A Samurai's Honor at Pawn | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | 元祿美少年記 | 矢頭右衛門七 | Super Hit | Similar → |
Katsuo Nakamura - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Katsuo Nakamura?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Katsuo Nakamura is "Shinran" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Katsuo Nakamura acted in?
Katsuo Nakamura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Katsuo Nakamura?
Other notable films include "元祿美少年記", "Autumn Blossoms", and "Buriki no kunsho".



