Kokuten Kōdō - Actor Profile

Kokuten Kōdō

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 29, 1887
Birth Place: Takasago, Hyogo, Japan

About Kokuten Kōdō

Kokuten Kōdō (高堂 国典 Kōdō Kokuten, 29 January 1887 – 22 January 1960) was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than eighty films from 1923 to 1959.

Kokuten Kōdō Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 98% of Kokuten Kōdō'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 Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kokuten Kōdō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kokuten Kōdō's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kokuten Kōdō has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1977 Godzilla The Old Fisherman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1959 The Big Boss - Hit Similar →
1958 The Hidden Fortress Old Man (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Eleventh Hour - Hit Similar →
1957 Untamed Woman Kinshichi Super Hit Similar →
1957 Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean The Old Fisherman (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Military Commander Super Hit Similar →
1956 Love on Rainbow Island Suketa Wada Super Hit Similar →
1956 Godzilla, King of the Monsters! The Old Fisherman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1956 Street of Shame Kadowaki Keisaku Super Hit Similar →
1956 Three Women Around Yoshinaka - Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Kuroda Affair Kuroda Nagamasa Super Hit Similar →
1956 Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island Old Priest Nikkan (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1955 I Live in Fear Workers' Older Family Member Hit Similar →
1955 The Phantom Horse - Hit Similar →
1955 Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple Old Priest Nikkan (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1954 Godzilla The Old Fisherman (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1954 Jirocho in Disgrace - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Asakusa at Night Gosuke Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Gisaku, the Old Man Super Hit Similar →
1953 Red-Light Bases Jusaku Kawanabe Super Hit Similar →
1953 The Blue Revolution - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Husband and Wife - Hit Similar →
1952 Forty-Eight Man Kira Uenosuke Super Hit Similar →
1952 Third Class Executives - Hit Similar →
1952 Sword for Hire - Hit Similar →
1952 Vendetta of a Samurai - Hit Similar →
1951 Early Summer Old Uncle Super Hit Similar →
1951 The Blue Pearl Noe's uncle Super Hit Similar →
1951 The Idiot Junpei Hit Similar →
1951 Home Sweet Home - Hit Similar →
1951 Carmen Comes Home - Average Similar →
1950 Scandal Old Man #1 Hit Similar →
1950 Town of Violence Kuga​ Hit Similar →
1949 Stray Dog Old Landlord Super Hit Similar →
1949 The Blue Mountains: Part II - Hit Similar →
1947 Snow Trail Haruko's Grandfather Hit Similar →
1946 No Regrets for Our Youth Mr. Noge Hit Similar →
1945 Five Tokyo Men - Hit Similar →
1943 Sanshiro Sugata Buddhist Priest Hit Similar →
1942 Musashibo Benkei - Super Hit Similar →
1941 The Battle of Kawanakajima Hiryûji Murakami Hit Similar →
1941 Dancers of Awa - Hit Similar →
1940 Oath on the Burning Sands - Super Hit Similar →
1940 Bellflower Grandfather Super Hit Similar →
1939 Song of the White Orchid - Super Hit Similar →
1937 Nangoku taiheiki Zusho Shozaemon Super Hit Similar →
1937 Yoru no hato Old Man Hit Similar →
1932 Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki - Super Hit Similar →
1927 Skull - Hit Similar →

Kokuten Kōdō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kokuten Kōdō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kokuten Kōdō is "Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kokuten Kōdō acted in?

Kokuten Kōdō has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kokuten Kōdō?

Other notable films include "Bellflower", "Nangoku taiheiki", and "The Kuroda Affair".

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