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Sanpei Taira

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
14Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 10, 1916
Birth Place: Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sanpei Taira reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sanpei Taira'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sanpei Taira remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Zatoichi's Revenge, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sanpei Taira Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sanpei Taira's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
Zatoichi's Revenge (1965) movie poster
★6.5

Zatoichi's Revenge: Itinerant masseur and master swordsman, the blind Zatoichi, is near the village of his teacher, Hikonoichi, so he decide

Zatoichi's Revenge

1965•Adventure
★6.0
The Mysterious Cape (1963) movie poster
★6.0

The Mysterious Cape: Ryujin Misaki, located at the edge of the Genkai Sea, is known as an isolation ward for leprosy patients. When Saotome,

The Mysterious Cape

1963•Action
★5.0
Keepers of Order (1962) movie poster
★5.0

Keepers of Order: Chuji and his family become the primary target of gangs in Nikko headed by Hasshu marshal Nakayama and boss Sukegoro Iio

Keepers of Order

1962•Crime
★4.6
The Erotomaniac Daimyo (1972) movie poster
★4.6

The Erotomaniac Daimyo: Kiyohime, a daughter of Tokugawa Ienari is married-off to Tadateru Ogura, the lord of a Kyushu clan. However, the lord's

The Erotomaniac Daimyo

1972•Drama
★0.0
Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady (1962) movie poster
★0.0

Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady: Young lord investigates the mysterious death that takes place in the underworld.

Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady

1962•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sanpei Taira.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1976 The Racketeer Ishimatsu Manager Flop Similar →
1974 The Viper Brothers: Up on 30 Charges - Flop Similar →
1973 Young Oh ! Oh ! - Flop Similar →
1972 The Erotomaniac Daimyo - Flop Similar →
1967 Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya - Flop Similar →
1966 Nothing But Bones - Flop Similar →
1965 Life of Matsu the Untamed - Flop Similar →
1965 Zatoichi's Revenge - Hit Similar →
1965 Hoodlum Match - Flop Similar →
1963 The Confusing Journey of Jirocho - Flop Similar →
1963 Tenamonya Sandogasa - Flop Similar →
1963 The Mysterious Cape - Average Similar →
1962 Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady - Flop Similar →
1962 Keepers of Order - Flop Similar →

Sanpei Taira - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sanpei Taira?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sanpei Taira is "Zatoichi's Revenge" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Sanpei Taira acted in?

Sanpei Taira has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sanpei Taira?

Other notable films include "The Mysterious Cape", "Keepers of Order", and "The Erotomaniac Daimyo".