Ryutaro Otomo - Actor Profile

Ryutaro Otomo

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 6, 1912
Birth Place: Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

About Ryutaro Otomo

Ryūtarō Ōtomo (大友柳太朗 Ōtomo Ryūtarō) (5 June 1912 – 27 September 1985) was a Japanese film actor. He committed suicide in 1985. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ryūtarō Ōtomo, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Ryutaro Otomo Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Ryutaro Otomo'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 Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ryutaro Otomo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ryutaro Otomo's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ryutaro Otomo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 Tampopo Ramen Master Super Hit Similar →
1981 Kagero-za Master Hit Similar →
1981 Flames of Blood - Super Hit Similar →
1977 A Scream from Nowhere Rokuro Oyamada Hit Similar →
1968 The Woman Dicer - Hit Similar →
1967 Eleven Samurai Chamberlain Gyobu Super Hit Similar →
1967 Black Ninja - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn Echizen Hit Similar →
1966 Seventeen Ninja 2: The Great Battle - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Black Thief - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall - Hit Similar →
1964 Group Burglars Break the Magistrate's Office Genta Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Great Killing - Hit Similar →
1964 Vanquished Foes - Hit Similar →
1963 Duel of Blood and Sand Yajuro Inaba Super Hit Similar →
1963 Seventeen Ninja Iga no Jingosa Hit Similar →
1963 Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella Kondo Umon Super Hit Similar →
1963 Tokaido Fullhouse - Hit Similar →
1962 Revenge for His Lover Kamio Super Hit Similar →
1962 Tengu Priest - Hit Similar →
1962 Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon Sazen Tange Super Hit Similar →
1962 Shiro Amakusa: The Christian Rebel Shinbei Oka Hit Similar →
1962 The Eve of the Chinese Festival Umon Kondo Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Red Shadow Jûbei Yagyû Hit Similar →
1961 Case of Umon: Woman of the Magic Lantern - Hit Similar →
1961 Unruly Lion - Super Hit Similar →
1961 20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 1 - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Lord Mito: All Star Version - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Evil Man of Edo Sanshiro Kenmochi Super Hit Similar →
1959 No Stronger Swords - Hit Similar →
1959 Bride of Peacock Castle - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The 47 Masterless Samurai - Hit Similar →
1959 Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 1 and 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Fighting Disposition - Hit Similar →
1958 Kanbei's Bargain Sale - Hit Similar →
1958 The Black Hooded Man 5 - Hit Similar →
1958 The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi Tsukigata Hanpeita Super Hit Similar →
1958 A Chivalrous Spirit Omasa Hit Similar →
1957 Ghost Ship Part 2 Samanosuke Sasaki Super Hit Similar →
1957 Shimizu Port of Chivalry Chobei Super Hit Similar →
1956 Samurai of the Great Earth Ken Agatsuma Hit Similar →
1956 The Kuroda Affair Takenaka Unemenokami Super Hit Similar →
1955 A Warrior's Flute Kumagai Naozane Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Crimson Peacock - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Tange Sazen - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 - Super Hit Similar →
1951 Yatsuhaka-mura - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Island of Horrors Detective Isokawa Super Hit Similar →
1948 The Grand Master Môri Super Hit Similar →

Ryutaro Otomo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ryutaro Otomo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryutaro Otomo is "Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ryutaro Otomo acted in?

Ryutaro Otomo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ryutaro Otomo?

Other notable films include "Island of Horrors", "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1", and "Ghost Ship Part 2".

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