Tsûsai Sugawara

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

18Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 16, 1894

Birth Place: Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

About Tsûsai Sugawara

Japanese social activist, business leader, writer, art patron, and occasional actor. In the West he is best known for his cameo appearances in several of the last films directed by Yasujirō Ozu

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tsûsai Sugawara reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Tsûsai Sugawara'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 72% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tsûsai Sugawara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Kii River, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tsûsai Sugawara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tsûsai Sugawara's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

The Kii River: Epic saga of an idealistic land-owning family dealing with militarism, war, social change and economic reform.

The Kii River

1966•Drama

★7.9

★7.9

An Autumn Afternoon: Shuhei Hirayama is a widower with a 24-year-old daughter. Gradually, he comes to realize that she should not be obliged

An Autumn Afternoon

1962•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Good Morning: A lighthearted take on director Yasujiro Ozu’s perennial theme of the challenges of intergenerational relationships, Go

Good Morning

1959•Comedy

★7.7

★7.7

Late Autumn: A woman and her daughter are each forced to contend with an increasing pressure to marry, particularly from three men wh

Late Autumn

1960•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Tokyo Twilight: Two sisters find out the existence of their long-lost mother, but the younger cannot accept the fact that she was abando

Tokyo Twilight

1957•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tsûsai Sugawara.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1973	Tokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle	Tsusai Sugawara	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Horrible Obsessions	Sugawara	Hit	Similar →
1972	A Narcotics Agent's Ballad	-	Hit	Similar →
1966	The Kii River	Tazaki	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	A Trap	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	How to Make Money	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	The King	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	An Autumn Afternoon	Dousousei Sugai	Super Hit	Similar →
1962	This Year's Love	-	Average	Similar →
1961	A Geisha's Diary	Shimazaki	Hit	Similar →
1960	Late Autumn	Sushiya Kyaku	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	Floating Weeds	Sushi Restaurant Customer	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	Good Morning	Customer	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	Equinox Flower	Mr. Sugai	Hit	Similar →
1958	Flower's Yearning	Tsuzuki Keigo	Flop	Similar →
1957	Tokyo Twilight	Mahjong Parlor Owner	Super Hit	Similar →
1956	Our Town	Tsuruta Tomizō, Diving Company Boss	Hit	Similar →
1956	Early Spring	Mr. Sugai	Super Hit	Similar →

Tsûsai Sugawara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tsûsai Sugawara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tsûsai Sugawara is "The Kii River" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Tsûsai Sugawara acted in?

Tsûsai Sugawara has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tsûsai Sugawara?

Other notable films include "An Autumn Afternoon", "Good Morning", and "Late Autumn".