Masao Mishima - Actor Profile

Masao Mishima

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 2, 1906
Birth Place: Niigata, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masao Mishima reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Masao Mishima'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 92% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masao Mishima remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Case of a Young Lord 8, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masao Mishima Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masao Mishima's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Case of a Young Lord 8 (1960) movie poster
★9.0

Case of a Young Lord 8: A family is brutally murdered in their own home and the official government's sake dealer is framed as a rebel by a corr

Case of a Young Lord 8

1960•Action
★8.6
Hero of the Red Light District (1960) movie poster
★8.6

Hero of the Red Light District: A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a w

Hero of the Red Light District

1960•Drama
★8.4
Harakiri (1962) movie poster
★8.4

Harakiri: Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no f

Harakiri

1962•Action
★8.3
Lord Mito: All Star Version (1960) movie poster
★8.3

Lord Mito: All Star Version: In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura.

Lord Mito: All Star Version

1960
★8.2
Samurai Rebellion (1967) movie poster
★8.2

Samurai Rebellion: The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped away from her husband by the lord. The husband and his samurai fath

Samurai Rebellion

1967•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masao Mishima.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Tora-san's Grand Scheme Yoshida Hit Similar →
1969 Killer's Mission - Hit Similar →
1969 Art of Assassination Nobuyuki Tobita Hit Similar →
1968 Horus: Prince of the Sun Village Leader (voice) Average Similar →
1968 The Time of Reckoning - Hit Similar →
1968 Hymn to a Tired Man Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1968 Hymn to a Tired Man Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1968 Dice and Swords - Hit Similar →
1967 The Greatest Challenge of All - Hit Similar →
1967 Samurai Rebellion Sanzaemon Yanase Super Hit Similar →
1967 Two Wives - Hit Similar →
1966 Zatoichi's Pilgrimage Nanashino Gonbei Hit Similar →
1966 By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Born Under Crossed Stars Buddhist Priest Average Similar →
1965 Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Revenge Ogawa Kobei Super Hit Similar →
1963 Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection - Hit Similar →
1963 Duel of Blood and Sand - Hit Similar →
1963 Ukyunosuke on Patrol - Hit Similar →
1963 Pressure of Guilt - Hit Similar →
1962 Harakiri Tango Inaba Super Hit Similar →
1962 Black Lizard Shobei Iwase Hit Similar →
1962 Knightly Advice - Hit Similar →
1962 The Temple of Wild Geese Jikai Kitami Hit Similar →
1961 Pigs and Battleships Himori Hit Similar →
1960 Case of a Young Lord 8 - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Hero of the Red Light District - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Lord Mito: All Star Version - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Tokyo Mighty Guy Asai Average Similar →
1960 Good-for-Nothing Kensaku Kitajima Hit Similar →
1959 Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Lucky Dragon No. 5 - Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love Kuroki Shochô Super Hit Similar →
1958 Roughneck From Asama - Hit Similar →
1957 Tales of Young Genji Kuro - Hit Similar →
1955 The Wolves - Hit Similar →
1955 Burden of Love Dr. Yamauchi Hit Similar →
1955 Policeman's Diary Chief Ishiwari Hit Similar →
1954 Fall of the Shogun's Militia Enomoto Takeaki Hit Similar →
1954 Five Sisters - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Hiroshima - Hit Similar →
1952 Vacuum Zone - Hit Similar →
1952 Mother Ryosuke Fukuhara Hit Similar →
1950 Street of Violence Onishi Hit Similar →
1949 Late Spring Jo Onodera Super Hit Similar →
1949 The Blue Mountains: Part II Kenzo Iguchi Hit Similar →
1938 Composition Class Tanno-san Hit Similar →
1937 Avalanche Koyanagi, the lawyer Hit Similar →
1936 Morning's Tree-Lined Street Madame's husband Hit Similar →
1935 Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts Bad boy at Rokku Average Similar →

Masao Mishima - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masao Mishima?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masao Mishima is "Case of a Young Lord 8" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Masao Mishima acted in?

Masao Mishima has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masao Mishima?

Other notable films include "Hero of the Red Light District", "Harakiri", and "Lord Mito: All Star Version".