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Kiyoshi Matsuoka

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
15Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated

Kiyoshi Matsuoka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kiyoshi Matsuoka reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Kiyoshi Matsuoka'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 Kanto Wanderer, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kiyoshi Matsuoka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kiyoshi Matsuoka's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6
Kanto Wanderer (1963) movie poster
★6.6

Kanto Wanderer: Handsome young Katsuta tries to follow the yakuza code, but even his boss doesn't believe in it. Diamond Fuyu is less et

Kanto Wanderer

1963•Crime
★6.5
Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards! (1963) movie poster
★6.5

Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!: Tajima is a private detective in charge of his own company, Detective Bureau 2-3. When warring criminal gangs go overboa

Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!

1963•Crime
★6.5
Cruel Gun Story (1964) movie poster
★6.5

Cruel Gun Story: Businessmen arrange the early release from prison of Togawa, serving time for taking revenge on the truck driver whose c

Cruel Gun Story

1964•Action
★6.3
Smashing the 0-Line (1960) movie poster
★6.3

Smashing the 0-Line: Katiri is a reporter so ambitiously amoral that he’ll sell out anyone—including his partner and the drug dealer he’s sle

Smashing the 0-Line

1960•Drama
★6.0
Fight of the Gamblers (1963) movie poster
★6.0

Fight of the Gamblers: Ryuji Oshima, a gambler, kills Saiga in self-defense, and considering himself unfit to lead men, secludes himself in a t

Fight of the Gamblers

1963•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Kiyoshi Matsuoka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1965 Inochi Shirazu no Rokudenashi Racing Customer B Flop Similar →
1964 Cruel Gun Story - Hit Similar →
1963 Fight of the Gamblers - Average Similar →
1963 Kanto Wanderer - Hit Similar →
1963 午前零時の出獄 - Flop Similar →
1963 Ginza no jirochō - Flop Similar →
1963 Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards! Manager Hit Similar →
1962 Bōkyō no umi - Flop Similar →
1962 Kenjū wa samishī otoko no uta sa - Flop Similar →
1962 Jūdan no arashi - Flop Similar →
1962 Quick Draw Sanshiro - Flop Similar →
1962 A Rampage Full of Dreams - Flop Similar →
1962 Aniki - Flop Similar →
1960 The Angry Rambler - Flop Similar →
1960 Smashing the 0-Line - Average Similar →

Kiyoshi Matsuoka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kiyoshi Matsuoka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kiyoshi Matsuoka is "Kanto Wanderer" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Kiyoshi Matsuoka acted in?

Kiyoshi Matsuoka has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kiyoshi Matsuoka?

Other notable films include "Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell, Bastards!", "Cruel Gun Story", and "Smashing the 0-Line".

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