Akira Yamada: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 14
- on screen
- 1953–1965
- box office
- $90
Akira Yamada's Career in Numbers
Akira Yamada's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Akira Yamada works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) to The Retreat from Kiska (1965), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Akira Yamada Movies by Decade
- 1950s 7
- 1960s 7
The 1950s were Akira Yamada's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Akira Yamada Movies by Genre
- Sci-Fi 5
- Drama 3
- History 1
- Thriller 1
- Adventure 1
- Crime 1
- Action 1
- Horror 1
Sci-Fi is the genre Akira Yamada has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of drama (3).
Akira Yamada Career Milestones
- First film
- The Eagle of the Pacific 1953
- Biggest box office hit
- Mothra $90 worldwide
- Newest film
- The Retreat from Kiska 1965
Akira Yamada Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Akira Yamada is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1965
The Retreat from Kiska as Officer · Drama - 1962
Varan the Unbelievable as Issaku · Sci-Fi - 1962
Chûshingura History - 1962
Gorath as Hayabusa Engineer · Thriller - 1961
Mothra as Island Worshipper · Adventure Worldwide box office: $90 - 1960
The Human Vapor as (uncredited) · Crime - 1960
The Lovelorn Geisha Drama - 1959
Desperado Outpost Action - 1958
Varan as Issaku · Sci-Fi - 1958
The H-Man as Policeman Wakasugi - Witness on rainy day (uncredited) · Sci-Fi - 1956
Rodan as Radio operator on jeep (uncredited) · Sci-Fi - 1955
Half Human as Kaji · Sci-Fi - 1954
Ghost Man as Koukichi Kobayashi (Keiko's Brother) · Horror - 1953
The Eagle of the Pacific Drama
Who Akira Yamada Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Akira Yamada shares the most films with. Takashi Shimura comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Kenji Sahara (5).
Akira Yamada: Questions & Answers
How many movies Akira Yamada has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Akira Yamada been in?
Akira Yamada is credited on 14 films, from 1953 to 1965. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Akira Yamada's highest-grossing movie?
Mothra (1961) is Akira Yamada's biggest box office hit, with $90 worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Akira Yamada's movies have made $90.
Akira Yamada's biggest hits What is Akira Yamada's newest movie?
The most recent film on Akira Yamada's filmography is The Retreat from Kiska (1965), in the role of Officer.
Who does Akira Yamada work with most often?
Akira Yamada shares the most films with Takashi Shimura (6 films), Kenji Sahara (5 films) and Seizaburô Kawazu (4 films).
The Best Akira Yamada Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.
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