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Kanji Kawara, actor
Actor

Kanji Kawara: Movies & Filmography

films
23
on screen
1927–1966
Career at a glance

Kanji Kawara's Career in Numbers

Kanji Kawara's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kanji Kawara works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Sword of Penitence (1927) to The Great White Tower (1966), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

Kanji Kawara Movies by Decade

  1. 1920s 2
  2. 1930s 9
  3. 1940s 4
  4. 1950s 6
  5. 1960s 2

The 1930s were Kanji Kawara's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Kanji Kawara Movies by Genre

  • Drama 18
  • Comedy 2
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Crime 1
  • Romance 1

Drama is the genre Kanji Kawara has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (2).

Kanji Kawara Career Milestones

First film
Sword of Penitence 1927
Newest film
The Great White Tower 1966
23 credits

Kanji Kawara Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kanji Kawara 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.

Works with

Who Kanji Kawara Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Kanji Kawara shares the most films with. Chishû Ryû comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Seiji Nishimura (5).

FAQ

Kanji Kawara: Questions & Answers

How many movies Kanji Kawara has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Kanji Kawara been in?

Kanji Kawara is credited on 23 films, from 1927 to 1966. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kanji Kawara's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kanji Kawara's filmography is The Great White Tower (1966).

Who does Kanji Kawara work with most often?

Kanji Kawara shares the most films with Chishû Ryû (5 films), Seiji Nishimura (5 films) and Kumeko Urabe (2 films).

The Best Kanji Kawara Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.

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