Yūsaku Terashima

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

50Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 12, 1904

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yūsaku Terashima 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 Yūsaku Terashima'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yūsaku Terashima remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Broken Swords, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yūsaku Terashima Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yūsaku Terashima's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

Broken Swords: The tragic, yet exciting story of the friendship between Nakayama Yasubei, a member of the 47 Ronin, and Tange Tenzen, a

Broken Swords

1969•Drama

★7.6

Bamboo Doll of Echizen (1963) movie poster

★7.6

Bamboo Doll of Echizen: Kisuke, a young bamboo worker marries Tomoe, a geisha who was once involved with Kisuke's late father.

Bamboo Doll of Echizen

1963•Drama

★7.4

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) movie poster

★7.4

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance: Official Shogunate executioner Ogami Itto has been framed for disloyalty to the Shogunate by the Yagyu clan, against who

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

1972•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Assassins for sale: Nagasaki at the end of the Edo period had the taste of a criminal paradise, where, despite the exotic, dangerous work wa

Assassins for sale

1963•Drama

★7.3

Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967) movie poster

★7.3

Zatoichi's Cane Sword: Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to

Zatoichi's Cane Sword

1967•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yūsaku Terashima.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	The Temple of the Golden Pavillion	-	Average	Similar →
1973	Zatoichi's Conspiracy	Yahei	Hit	Similar →
1972	Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril	-	Hit	Similar →
1972	Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance	-	Hit	Similar →
1970	Naked Ambition	-	Hit	Similar →
1969	Haunted Castle	Yosuke	Average	Similar →
1969	The Curse of the Ghost	-	Average	Similar →
1969	Lefty Fencer	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Broken Swords	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	The Two Bodyguards	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Sleepy Eyes of Death 10: Hell Is a Woman	-	Hit	Similar →
1967	Zatoichi Challenged	-	Hit	Similar →
1967	The Homely Sister	Tea shop old man	Average	Similar →
1967	A Certain Killer	-	Hit	Similar →
1967	Zatoichi's Cane Sword	Noodle Shop Owner	Hit	Similar →
1966	Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Zatoichi's Pilgrimage	Farmer	Hit	Similar →
1966	The Betrayal	Sahachi	Average	Similar →
1966	Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess	-	Average	Similar →
1966	The Thieves' Who's Who	-	Hit	Similar →
1965	Young Boss: Prison Release	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Zatoichi's Revenge	Yasaku	Hit	Similar →
1964	Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction	-	Average	Similar →
1964	Homeless Dog	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	Bamboo Doll of Echizen	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	Assassins for sale	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	Shinsengumi Chronicles	Sôbei Ikedaya	Hit	Similar →
1962	Ninja, A Band of Assassins	-	Average	Similar →
1962	A Night to Remember	-	Average	Similar →
1962	The Fencing Master	-	Average	Similar →
1962	Ken ni kakeru	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Teppo Yasu no Shogai	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Temple of Wild Geese	Izaburō Asano	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Actress and the Three Rascals	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Casebooks of Zenigata Heiji: The Beautiful Shark	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	The Blind Menace	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	Ghost Story: Depth of Kasane	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous	-	Average	Similar →
1959	Samurai Vendetta	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	Jirocho Fuji	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	Ojo-kichiza	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Conflagration	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall	-	Hit	Similar →
1956	Zangiku monogatari	Tamizô Onoe	Hit	Similar →
1953	Princess Finds Her Prince	-	Flop	Similar →
1952	Children of Hiroshima	-	Hit	Similar →
1951	Judge of the Ashuras	-	Flop	Similar →
1949	White-haired Demon	-	Flop	Similar →
1948	Apostasy	-	Flop	Similar →

Yūsaku Terashima - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yūsaku Terashima?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yūsaku Terashima is "Broken Swords" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Yūsaku Terashima acted in?

Yūsaku Terashima has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yūsaku Terashima?

Other notable films include "Bamboo Doll of Echizen", "Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance", and "Assassins for sale".