Masanori Murakawa - Actor Profile

Masanori Murakawa

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
25Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 18, 1969
Birth Place: Morioka, Iwate, Japan

About Masanori Murakawa

Masanori Murakawa (村川 政徳 Murakawa Masanori), is a Japanese professional wrestler who is best known by his stage name The Great Sasuke, as well as a former Iwate Prefectural Assembly legislator. He has wrestled in Japan and in the United States in various wrestling promotions. He is said to have an incredible tolerance for pain, mainly in reference to the injuries he has had including a cracked skull on two occasions.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masanori Murakawa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Masanori Murakawa's filmography leans towards the Action 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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masanori Murakawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in NJPW Super J-Cup 1994, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masanori Murakawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masanori Murakawa's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masanori Murakawa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 NJPW Purge Night of Torture The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
2025 NJPW Superhuman Taiji Ishimori Gets Even More Ridiculous The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
2022 JTO TAKA Michinoku Debut 30th Anniversary: TAKATaichiDespeMania The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
2020 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 1 The Great Sasuke Super Hit Similar →
2019 GCW Tournament Of Survival 4 Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
2017 Ring of Dreams Himself / "Great Sasuke" Flop Similar →
2016 The Great Sasuke The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
2013 ECW - Unreleased Vol. 2 Great Sasuke Super Hit Similar →
2011 CHIKARA King Of Trios 2011 - Night 3 The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
1999 The Best of Eddy Guerrero The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
1998 Battlarts Battle Fiction SASUKE Flop Similar →
1998 ECW House Party 1998 The Great Sasuke Hit Similar →
1997 Michinoku Pro 4th Anniversary The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
1997 WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede Great Sasuke Super Hit Similar →
1997 ECW Barely Legal 1997 Great Sasuke Super Hit Similar →
1997 ECW Fan Cam: February 14, 1997 The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
1996 FMW Year End Spectacular 1996 The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
1996 Michinoku Pro 3rd Anniversary: These Days The Great Sasuke Super Hit Similar →
1996 NJPW Skydiving J The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
1996 World Wrestling Peace Festival - Flop Similar →
1996 NJPW Battle Formation '96 The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
1994 NJPW V-Mania Vol. 3 The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
1994 AJW Big Egg Wrestling Universe - Super Hit Similar →
1994 NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8 The Great Sasuke Flop Similar →
1994 NJPW Super J-Cup 1994 The Great Sasuke Super Hit Similar →

Masanori Murakawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masanori Murakawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masanori Murakawa is "NJPW Super J-Cup 1994" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Masanori Murakawa acted in?

Masanori Murakawa has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masanori Murakawa?

Other notable films include "Michinoku Pro 3rd Anniversary: These Days", "NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 1", and "WWE In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede".