Kyoji Sugi - Actor Profile

Kyoji Sugi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 8, 1903
Birth Place: Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kyoji Sugi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kyoji Sugi'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kyoji Sugi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kyoji Sugi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kyoji Sugi's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 (1954) movie poster
★9.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5: Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5

1954
★9.0
Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House (1958) movie poster
★9.0

Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House: All is not well in an a small fishing village not far from Edo. Mysterious goings-on are happening at Echigoya’s Red Cra

Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House

1958•Crime
★8.1
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun (1959) movie poster
★8.1

Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun: After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he

Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun

1959•Adventure
★8.0
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger (1960) movie poster
★8.0

Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger: Some of the finest jidai-geki actors appear in this exciting and entertaining tale of intrigue and action in old Japan.

Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger

1960•Action
★7.5
The Scarlet Cherry Lord (1958) movie poster
★7.5

The Scarlet Cherry Lord: Light-hearted samurai comedy. The second son of a feudal lord runs away from an arranged marriage. He saves the life of

The Scarlet Cherry Lord

1958•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kyoji Sugi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1965 Tale of Japanese Burglars - Hit Similar →
1964 Here Because of You - Average Similar →
1962 The Yagyu Military Art: One Eyed Swordsman - Average Similar →
1961 Tange Sazen and the Princess - Flop Similar →
1961 Festival of Swordsmen - Average Similar →
1961 Samurai Hawk - Flop Similar →
1961 The Shogun and the Fishmonger - Average Similar →
1960 Ghost of the 53 Stations Sakubei Flop Similar →
1960 The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor - Average Similar →
1960 Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Samurai Vagabonds - Average Similar →
1959 Eight Brave Brothers - Flop Similar →
1959 A Spectacular Showdown - Average Similar →
1959 Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Gentle Breeze - Flop Similar →
1959 Bride of Peacock Castle - Average Similar →
1959 Diary of a Wandering Lord - Flop Similar →
1958 Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger - Average Similar →
1958 Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute - Flop Similar →
1958 Detective Hibari: Case of the Golden Hairpins - Flop Similar →
1958 Noble Tasuke - Average Similar →
1958 The Scarlet Cherry Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Bull's Eye of Love - Average Similar →
1957 The Eleventh Hour Popsicle shop Hit Similar →
1957 Lord Mito - Flop Similar →
1957 The Lord Takes a Bride Gosuke Average Similar →
1957 Employee Full of Fight - Flop Similar →
1956 Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Ghost Ship - Flop Similar →
1956 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.7 - Flop Similar →
1955 Returning Spirit - Flop Similar →
1955 Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji - Hit Similar →
1954 Fall of the Shogun's Militia Ryusai Hit Similar →
1954 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Sanada Ten Braves - Flop Similar →
1952 Jinsei Gekijo: dai ichi bu - Flop Similar →
1952 Today is Payday - Flop Similar →
1952 Divorce Masanao Sôma Flop Similar →
1952 Saiyûki - Hit Similar →
1951 The Life of a Horse Trader - Hit Similar →
1951 Hibari no komoriuta - Average Similar →
1950 Fencing Master - Average Similar →
1948 G-Men of Japan - Flop Similar →
1948 Haru ranman tanuki matsuri - Flop Similar →
1946 Iki na fûraibô Bunsuke Flop Similar →
1943 The Life of Matsu the Untamed - Hit Similar →
1934 Diary of a Bride - Flop Similar →
1934 Happy Daughter Hiroshi Maeda Flop Similar →
1927 Dochu hiki - Flop Similar →
1926 Tenraku - Flop Similar →

Kyoji Sugi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kyoji Sugi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kyoji Sugi is "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Kyoji Sugi acted in?

Kyoji Sugi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kyoji Sugi?

Other notable films include "Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House", "Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun", and "Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger".