Sabu Kawahara - Actor Profile

Sabu Kawahara

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 10, 1945
Birth Place: Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

About Sabu Kawahara

Actor and tarento.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sabu Kawahara 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 Sabu Kawahara'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sabu Kawahara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Files of Young Kindaichi: School's Seven Mysteries Murder Case, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sabu Kawahara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sabu Kawahara's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sabu Kawahara.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale General Yahiko Kamada Super Hit Similar →
2011 Jazz G Men Iwao Nakano Flop Similar →
2011 Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge General Yahiko Kamada Super Hit Similar →
2011 Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag General Yahiko Kamada Hit Similar →
2011 Wasao - Hit Similar →
2010 Caterpillar The Village Chief Average Similar →
2009 The Triumphant Return of General Rouge Ichikawa Hit Similar →
2009 Looking For Cherry Blossoms - Flop Similar →
2008 Faraway Heaven - Average Similar →
2007 Song of Goodbye - Flop Similar →
2007 Piledriver - Flop Similar →
2005 IKUSA - Flop Similar →
2003 Gozamareji - Flop Similar →
2002 Pika*nchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy - Hit Similar →
2001 A Tender Place Asanuma Flop Similar →
2001 Drowning Fish Ogata Hit Similar →
1998 Junji Inagawa's the Story of Terror III Tomohiko Flop Similar →
1998 The Splendid Days of Queen Ruriko - Hit Similar →
1998 Amagi Pass - Flop Similar →
1997 The Eel Seitaro Misato Hit Similar →
1995 My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie Kohei Akimoto Flop Similar →
1995 The Files of Young Kindaichi: School's Seven Mysteries Murder Case Amemiya Ryozo Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Rocking Horsemen Plant Manager Hit Similar →
1991 A Scene at the Sea Takoh Hit Similar →
1990 Estate Inheritance Real estate agent Flop Similar →
1990 Balloon - Flop Similar →
1989 Black Rain Kanemaru Super Hit Similar →
1988 Bu-ra-i no onna - Flop Similar →
1988 Mystery of the Coral Seas Hirohiko Tsuji Flop Similar →
1988 Neko no youni - Flop Similar →
1987 The Great Department Store Robbery - Flop Similar →
1987 Captured Mother and Daughter: She Beast Ueno Flop Similar →
1986 Itazura lolita: Ushirokara baajin Tamajiro Flop Similar →
1985 Nuclear Gypsies - Flop Similar →
1985 Hitozuma bōkō manshon - Flop Similar →
1985 Sotsugyou -GRADUATION- - Flop Similar →
1985 Moment of Demon Manager Flop Similar →
1984 Location - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Choji Snack Bar Kotera Hit Similar →
1983 Sexual Crime Yukio Fujimori Flop Similar →
1982 Karate Cop Shinkichi Mikimoto Flop Similar →
1982 Onna Jimuin: Shikijo Seikatsu Sakaguchi Flop Similar →
1982 Tasogare ni hyōteki o ute - Flop Similar →
1980 Nokezoru onna Ejima Flop Similar →
1979 Nurse Diary: Wicked Finger - Flop Similar →
1979 Shiofuki Ama Seiichi Nozaki Flop Similar →
1979 The House of Hanging Shigeru Igarashi (Takezo's grandson) Average Similar →
1977 The Yellow Handkerchief - Hit Similar →
1977 Utamaro's World - Flop Similar →
1973 Stray Dog - Hit Similar →

Sabu Kawahara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sabu Kawahara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sabu Kawahara is "The Files of Young Kindaichi: School's Seven Mysteries Murder Case" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Sabu Kawahara acted in?

Sabu Kawahara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sabu Kawahara?

Other notable films include "Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge", "Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale", and "Location".