Ichirō Nakatani - Actor Profile

Ichirō Nakatani

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 15, 1930
Birth Place: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

About Ichirō Nakatani

Ichirō Nakatani (Japanese: 中谷 一郎, Hepburn: Nakatani Ichirō) was a Japanese actor. He attended Waseda University but withdrew before completing his degree and joining the Haiyuza Theatre Company. In 1959, Nakatani won Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year. Nakatani was well known for his role as Ninja Kazaguruma no Yahichi in the jidaigeki drama Mito Kōmon.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ichirō Nakatani reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ichirō Nakatani's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 74% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ichirō Nakatani remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tange Sazen: The Million Ryo Pot, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ichirō Nakatani Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ichirō Nakatani's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ichirō Nakatani.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Rainbow Kids Wakayama TV 'Shacho' Average Similar →
1982 Tange Sazen: The Million Ryo Pot - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Dojo Breaker - Hit Similar →
1981 Willful Murder Toyama Hit Similar →
1981 The Imperial Navy - Average Similar →
1978 Lord Mito Kazaguruma no Yashichi Super Hit Similar →
1978 Dynamite Don-Don Yuichi Hit Similar →
1978 Shogun's Samurai Gyobu Amano Hit Similar →
1977 Hokuriku Proxy War - Average Similar →
1975 The Fossil Taisuke, Tajihei's brother Hit Similar →
1975 The Fossil Taisuke (Itskuki's brother) Hit Similar →
1975 Solar Eclipse - Hit Similar →
1974 Sandakan No. 8 Yamamoto Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Homeless Tappei Super Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades Yagyu Samurai Hit Similar →
1971 Inn of Evil Officer Okajima (uncredited) Average Similar →
1971 The Battle of Okinawa Chief of Staff Ueno Super Hit Similar →
1971 Delinquent Girl Boss: Worthless to Confess Mari's poor husband Average Similar →
1970 The Militarists Sano Super Hit Similar →
1970 Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny Daisaku Komoto Hit Similar →
1969 The Fort of Death Mondo Shibaike Hit Similar →
1969 Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor Moribe Tani Hit Similar →
1969 Blood End Chôgorô Average Similar →
1969 Tenchu! - Hit Similar →
1969 Samurai Banners - Hit Similar →
1968 Outlaw: Black Dagger Kensuke Miura Average Similar →
1968 Admiral Yamamoto (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Killer's Key Ishino Super Hit Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day First Lieutnenant Kuroda Hit Similar →
1967 Samurai Wolf II Ikkaku Hit Similar →
1966 The Betrayal Jurota Makabe Average Similar →
1966 By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess - Average Similar →
1966 The Sword of Doom Bunnojo Utsuki Super Hit Similar →
1966 Cash Calls Hell Fuyujima Super Hit Similar →
1965 Prison Walls of Abashiri 3 Takeshi Hit Similar →
1965 Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2 Yoshiyama Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1964 Oh, Bomb! Yasaburo Yatou Super Hit Similar →
1963 Young Swordsman Shimamura Kazuma Hit Similar →
1963 Warring Clans Harunezuni Hit Similar →
1962 Harakiri Hayato Yazaki Super Hit Similar →
1961 Yojimbo First Samurai Super Hit Similar →
1961 Big Shots Die at Dawn - Average Similar →
1961 The Merciless Trap - Hit Similar →
1961 Blueprint of Murder Shizuo Komatsu Average Similar →
1960 The Blue Beast - Hit Similar →
1960 The Last Gunfight Deputy Mochizuki Average Similar →
1959 Desperado Outpost Squad Leader Average Similar →
1956 Rodan Senkichi Hit Similar →

Ichirō Nakatani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ichirō Nakatani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ichirō Nakatani is "Tange Sazen: The Million Ryo Pot" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ichirō Nakatani acted in?

Ichirō Nakatani has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ichirō Nakatani?

Other notable films include "Lord Mito", "Harakiri", and "Admiral Yamamoto".