Kiyoshi Yamamoto - Actor Profile

Kiyoshi Yamamoto

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
25Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 8, 1933
Birth Place: Kanagawa, Japan

Kiyoshi Yamamoto Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kiyoshi Yamamoto reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of Kiyoshi Yamamoto'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 Summer of the Moonlight Sonata, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kiyoshi Yamamoto Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
Summer of the Moonlight Sonata (1993) movie poster
★9.0

Summer of the Moonlight Sonata: Two soon-to-be kamikaze pilots stop by a local school near their base to play the piano one last time, leaving a deep im

Summer of the Moonlight Sonata

1993•Drama
★8.0
Shadow Hunters (1983) movie poster
★8.0

Shadow Hunters: The government in Edo era is suffering from a financial crisis. It hires "Kage" to provoke the collapse of small hans (p

Shadow Hunters

1983•Drama
★8.0
Hymn to a Tired Man (1968) movie poster
★8.0

Hymn to a Tired Man: During WWII, Zensaku, middle-aged and deaf in one ear, learns that his son has fallen for the daughter of a war officer

Hymn to a Tired Man

1968•Drama
★7.7
Cash Calls Hell (1966) movie poster
★7.7

Cash Calls Hell: Before leaving prison, Oida uncomfortably enters into an agreement with his cell mate: in exchange for a half-share of 3

Cash Calls Hell

1966•Action
★7.5
Sword of the Beast (1965) movie poster
★7.5

Sword of the Beast: Legendary swordplay filmmaker Hideo Gosha's Sword of the Beast chronicles the flight of the low-level swordsman Gennosuk

Sword of the Beast

1965•Action

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Summer of the Moonlight Sonata - Super Hit Similar →
1991 Abarenbo Shogun: The Bride of Edo Castle - Flop Similar →
1991 Harikomi - Flop Similar →
1990 Tistou the Green Thumb - Hit Similar →
1990 13 Assassins - Hit Similar →
1989 Let Him Rest in Peace - Flop Similar →
1987 The Return of the Newshound and the Lady Cop - Average Similar →
1985 The Empty Table - Hit Similar →
1984 Ghost Reunion - Flop Similar →
1984 Legend of the Assassin - Flop Similar →
1983 Adrift at Sea - Flop Similar →
1983 Shadow Hunters - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Suspicion Director of the Criminal Affairs Division Hit Similar →
1981 Station - Average Similar →
1979 Oh, My Son! Detective Yamamura Average Similar →
1975 Main Line to Terror - Average Similar →
1975 The Bullet Train Takazawa Hit Similar →
1975 Great Jailbreak - Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War - Hit Similar →
1969 Goyokin - Hit Similar →
1968 Hymn to a Tired Man Sergeant Sakai Super Hit Similar →
1966 Cash Calls Hell - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Sword of the Beast - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Abalone Gals - Flop Similar →
1960 The Akasaka Sisters: Soft Touch of Night - Hit Similar →

Kiyoshi Yamamoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kiyoshi Yamamoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kiyoshi Yamamoto is "Summer of the Moonlight Sonata" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Kiyoshi Yamamoto acted in?

Kiyoshi Yamamoto has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kiyoshi Yamamoto?

Other notable films include "Shadow Hunters", "Hymn to a Tired Man", and "Cash Calls Hell".

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