Shinobu Chihara - Actor Profile

Shinobu Chihara

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 16, 1931
Birth Place: Okayama, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shinobu Chihara 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 Shinobu Chihara'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), Shinobu Chihara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shinobu Chihara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shinobu Chihara's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 (1954) movie poster
★9.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5: Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5

1954
★8.7
Eighteen Years in Prison (1967) movie poster
★8.7

Eighteen Years in Prison: A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on to become a

Eighteen Years in Prison

1967•Drama
★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
★8.0
The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi (1958) movie poster
★8.0

The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi: The Shinsengumi is a special unit of ronin commissioned by the Tokugawa shogunate to counter anti-shogunate activities i

The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi

1958•Action
★8.0
Lady Sen and Hideyori (1962) movie poster
★8.0

Lady Sen and Hideyori: From the late 1500's through the founding of the Tokugawa Shogunate many battles were fought as the great warlords vied

Lady Sen and Hideyori

1962•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shinobu Chihara.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 The Christ of Nanjing Okagawa's Mother Average Similar →
1993 Moving Setsuko Sunahara Hit Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Black Thief - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Blind Monk Swordsman - Flop Similar →
1964 Main Street in the Underworld - Average Similar →
1964 Vanquished Foes - Hit Similar →
1963 Ukyunosuke on Patrol - Hit Similar →
1962 Keepers of Order - Flop Similar →
1962 Lady Sen and Hideyori - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Good Rascals Koharu Average Similar →
1961 Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Bloodskull Mansion - Flop Similar →
1961 The Ako Retainers - Flop Similar →
1960 Cases of Hanshichi Mojiharu Average Similar →
1960 Hero of the Red Light District Yaegaki Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence Oume Flop Similar →
1960 The Samurai Markets - Flop Similar →
1960 Glorious Firefighter’s Standard - Flop Similar →
1960 Road of Chivalry - Flop Similar →
1959 An Actor's Revenge - Average Similar →
1959 A Spectacular Showdown - Average Similar →
1959 Whirlwind Magistrate - Average Similar →
1959 A Young Rabble - Flop Similar →
1958 The Purple Hood - Flop Similar →
1958 Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute - Flop Similar →
1958 The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi Umematsu Super Hit Similar →
1958 Seven from Edo Rengetsu Flop Similar →
1958 A Chivalrous Spirit - Hit Similar →
1957 Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1957 Sasaki Kojiro - Average Similar →
1957 Case of a Young Lord 6: Mermaid Murder Case - Flop Similar →
1957 Lord Mito - Flop Similar →
1957 The Fighting on The Trial - Flop Similar →
1957 Tales of Young Genji Kuro - Hit Similar →
1957 The Seven Vows, Part 3 - Hit Similar →
1957 Shimizu Port of Chivalry Otami Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Seven Vows, Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1956 The Seven Vows - Hit Similar →
1956 Red-Lacquered Sword - Flop Similar →
1956 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.9 - Flop Similar →
1956 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.7 - Flop Similar →
1956 Swordsman of the Two Sword Style Orin Flop Similar →
1955 A Gang of Five Okume Flop Similar →
1954 Fall of the Shogun's Militia - Hit Similar →
1954 Inugami-ke no nazo: Akuma wa odoru - Flop Similar →
1954 Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5 - Flop Similar →
1954 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.4 - Flop Similar →
1954 Nangoku Taiheiki - Flop Similar →
1954 Sanada Ten Braves - Flop Similar →

Shinobu Chihara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shinobu Chihara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shinobu Chihara is "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Shinobu Chihara acted in?

Shinobu Chihara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shinobu Chihara?

Other notable films include "Eighteen Years in Prison", "Hero of the Red Light District", and "The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi".