Ken Takakura
Ken Takakura is credited on 26 movies, best known by TMDB votes for Black Rain, The Yakuza and Mr. Baseball.
Born February 16, 1931 in Nakama, Fukuoka, Japan; died November 10, 2014.
Filmography · 26 titles
US streaming apps shown for the 12 best-known titles, checked October 5, 2026. Tap any title for where it streams and what it costs.
Black Rain
1989 · Movie
On fuboTV and MGM+
The Yakuza
1974 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Mr. Baseball
1992 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
2005 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Too Late the Hero
1970 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Antarctica
1983 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
The Bullet Train
1975 · Movie
On Midnight Pulp and Cineverse
A Fugitive from the Past
1965 · Movie
On Philo and Fandor
Railroad Man
1999 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
The Yellow Handkerchief
1977 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
A Distant Cry from Spring
1980 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
47 Ronin
1994 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Manhunt
1976 · Movie
Red Peony Gambler
1968 · Movie
Mount Hakkoda
1977 · Movie
Dearest
2012 · Movie
Station
1981 · Movie
Miyamoto Musashi III: Birth of Two Sword Style
1963 · Movie
Wolves, Pigs & Men
1964 · Movie
Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro
1965 · Movie
Golgo 13
1973 · Movie
Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple
1964 · Movie
Buddies
1989 · Movie
Brutal Tales of Chivalry
1965 · Movie
Never Give Up
1978 · Movie
Main Street in the Underworld
1964 · Movie
About Ken Takakura
Ken Takakura (高倉 健, Takakura Ken), born Gouichi Oda (February 16, 1931, in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan), was a Japanese actor best known for his brooding style and the stoic presence he brings to his roles. Takakura gained his streetwise swagger and tough-guy persona watching yakuza turf battles...
Biography from TMDB, written by its community.