Ryō Nishida - Actor Profile

Ryō Nishida

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 20, 1939
Birth Place: Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Ryō Nishida Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 82% of Ryō Nishida'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 The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ryō Nishida Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ryō Nishida's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ryō Nishida has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 King of Sha-kin 2 - Hit Similar →
1981 Swords of the Space Ark - Flop Similar →
1978 The Fall of Ako Castle - Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Godfather: Ambition Ichiro Funase Super Hit Similar →
1977 Gambling Code and Feuds - Hit Similar →
1977 Doberman Cop Det. Takuya Tamura Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Humanity and Justice - Hit Similar →
1977 Hokuriku Proxy War - Hit Similar →
1977 Japan's Don - Hit Similar →
1977 Decapitation of an Evil Woman - Average Similar →
1976 The Yakuza Code Still Lives - Super Hit Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss - Hit Similar →
1976 Violent Panic: The Big Crash - Average Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Super Hit Similar →
1975 The International Gang of Kobe White Soldier Average Similar →
1975 Gambling Den Heist - Hit Similar →
1975 The Viper Brothers and the Young General - Super Hit Similar →
1974 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 1 - Average Similar →
1974 Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game Nakahara Hit Similar →
1974 Code of Wolves - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Third Generation Boss - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode Hideshi Oda Hit Similar →
1974 The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell Okada Gonoshin Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics Tsutomu Morita Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima - Hit Similar →
1973 Aesthetics of a Bullet - Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity Takano Shinji Hit Similar →
1972 The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats - Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Pledge - Average Similar →
1972 Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro Kamekura Hit Similar →
1972 Organized Crime: Killer's Glory - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Trials of an Okinawa Village - Average Similar →
1971 The Viper Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room - Average Similar →
1969 Samurai Geisha - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Cross of Vengeance - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Brothers Serving Time - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Return of the Outlaw - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Bandits Boy Super Hit Similar →
1968 Big Time Gambling Boss - Hit Similar →
1967 Code Between Brothers 5 Riichi Yuasa Hit Similar →
1967 Gambler: Victory Without Death - Average Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Gamblers - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Samurai Wolf Washizu Hit Similar →
1966 Judo vs. Karate - Hit Similar →
1966 Rub Out the Past - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry - Super Hit Similar →

Ryō Nishida - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ryō Nishida?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryō Nishida is "The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ryō Nishida acted in?

Ryō Nishida has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ryō Nishida?

Other notable films include "The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers", "Return of the Outlaw", and "Organized Crime: Killer's Glory".

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