Yūzō Hayakawa

Acting

Freshness: Jan 30, 2026

50Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 25, 1925

Birth Place: Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yūzō Hayakawa 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 Yūzō Hayakawa'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yūzō Hayakawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Superexpress, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yūzō Hayakawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yūzō Hayakawa's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Superexpress: A man operates a small real estate business near Osaka. A man from Tokyo asks for help in buying a large tract of land i

Superexpress

1964•Drama

★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

★7.6

Fires on the Plain: In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wand

Fires on the Plain

1959•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Gateway to Glory: A young man leaves his widowed mother on her improverished farm and makes his career in the Japanese navy.

Gateway to Glory

1969•War

★7.3

★7.3

Seisaku's Wife: On the eve of the Russo-Japanese war at the beginning of the 20th century, small-town girl Okane has married an old weal

Seisaku's Wife

1965•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yūzō Hayakawa.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1999	The Night the Angel Turned Away	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	Attack! Yan Mama Gang	-	Average	Similar →
1991	Carlos	-	Average	Similar →
1987	There Goes Benio, the Smart Girl	-	Average	Similar →
1985	No More God, No More Love	-	Average	Similar →
1983	Battle Anthem	-	Hit	Similar →
1981	Edo Porn	-	Average	Similar →
1977	Love in the Mud	-	Hit	Similar →
1970	An Ode to Yakuza	Kiyama	Hit	Similar →
1970	Play It Cool	Yamakawa	Flop	Similar →
1970	Naked Ambition	-	Hit	Similar →
1969	Vixen	-	Average	Similar →
1969	Prison Break	-	Hit	Similar →
1969	Gateway to Glory	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	Broken Swords	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	The Great Villains	Masked man	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Diary of a Sex Counsellor	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Zatoichi the Outlaw	Hyogo Saito	Hit	Similar →
1967	Love for an Idiot	Namikawa	Average	Similar →
1967	Two Wives	-	Hit	Similar →
1967	Assignment Dragon No. 3	-	Hit	Similar →
1966	The Little Runaway	Policeman	Flop	Similar →
1966	Wrath of Daimajin	Yoshibei	Average	Similar →
1966	The Great White Tower	-	Hit	Similar →
1966	The School of Spies	Colonel Iwakura	Hit	Similar →
1966	Gamera vs. Barugon	Kawajiri	Average	Similar →
1965	While Yet a Wife	-	Hit	Similar →
1965	Zero-Fighters	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Strange Triangle	-	Average	Similar →
1965	Seisaku's Wife	Sergeant	Hit	Similar →
1965	Hoodlum Soldier	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	Superexpress	Kada	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	Manji	-	Average	Similar →
1964	Love and Greed	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	When Women Lie	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	Black Report	-	Average	Similar →
1963	Black Report	Forensic Assistant	Average	Similar →
1962	Black Test Car	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is!	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	雪の降る街に	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Stolen Pleasure	Kojima	Hit	Similar →
1962	Yume de aritai	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	A Woman's Testament	-	Average	Similar →
1959	Fires on the Plain	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	Night Butterflies	-	Average	Similar →
1956	Warning from Space	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	The Romance of Yushima	-	Average	Similar →
1955	The Phantom Horse	Mita	Average	Similar →
1955	Princess Yang Kwei-fei	-	Hit	Similar →
1953	Kurohyō	-	Flop	Similar →

Yūzō Hayakawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yūzō Hayakawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yūzō Hayakawa is "Superexpress" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Yūzō Hayakawa acted in?

Yūzō Hayakawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yūzō Hayakawa?

Other notable films include "Broken Swords", "Fires on the Plain", and "Gateway to Glory".