Ryotaro Sugi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

15Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 14, 1944

Birth Place: Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ryotaro Sugi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ryotaro 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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ryotaro Sugi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Swordsman For Hire, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ryotaro Sugi Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

★10.0

Swordsman For Hire: After witnessing his chief retainer’s plot to murder their lord, Matahachiro fled to lose himself in Edo’s crowded stree

Swordsman For Hire

1989•Drama

★7.0

A Colt Is My Passport (1967) movie poster

★7.0

A Colt Is My Passport: A gang lord hires Kamimura, a hit man, to take out a rival boss who's gotten greedy.

A Colt Is My Passport

1967•Action

★6.3

★6.3

Velvet Hustler: A young yakuza hitman named Goro does a job and needs to hideout away from Tokyo for a while. He hangs out with loose wo

Velvet Hustler

1967•Action

★1.0

Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki (2025) movie poster

★1.0

Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki: A historical film depicting the youth of Saint Shinran, founder of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism, during the turbulent times bet

Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki

2025•Animation

★0.0

★0.0

The Stormy Man: A remake of the 1957 classic "Man Who Raised a Storm" with Watari Tetsuya in the title role.

The Stormy Man

1966•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki	Shinran (old) (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1989	Swordsman For Hire	Aoe Matahachiro	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	Cherry Blossoms in the Air - The Suicide Raiders - Oh, Buddies!	Shinkichi Hamamura	Flop	Similar →
1970	Showdown in Gangland	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Whirlwind Of Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Women of the Night - Butterfly Flower	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Confession of a girl: Purity	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Final Winner?	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Duel in the Storm	Sakichi Kawanaga	Flop	Similar →
1968	Wind of Youth	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Velvet Hustler	-	Average	Similar →
1967	Flowers and Fruits	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	A Colt Is My Passport	Successor to Shimazu	Hit	Similar →
1966	Tokyo Drifter 2: The Sea Is Bright Red as the Color of Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	The Stormy Man	Fumio Hara	Flop	Similar →

Ryotaro Sugi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ryotaro Sugi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryotaro Sugi is "Swordsman For Hire" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ryotaro Sugi acted in?

Ryotaro Sugi has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ryotaro Sugi?

Other notable films include "A Colt Is My Passport", "Velvet Hustler", and "Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki".