Sonosuke Sawamura - Actor Profile

Sonosuke Sawamura

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 1, 1918
Birth Place: Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sonosuke Sawamura 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 Sonosuke Sawamura'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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sonosuke Sawamura remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Paper Crane Palanquin, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sonosuke Sawamura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sonosuke Sawamura's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Paper Crane Palanquin (1960) movie poster
★10.0

Paper Crane Palanquin — The death of a samurai in a palanquin leads girl detective Oshichi to take action to crush a plot to overthrow the Shogu

Paper Crane Palanquin

1960•Comedy
★9.0
Case of a Young Lord 8 (1960) movie poster
★9.0

Case of a Young Lord 8 — A family is brutally murdered in their own home and the official government's sake dealer is framed as a rebel by a corr

Case of a Young Lord 8

1960•Action
★8.5
Yakuza of Seki (1963) movie poster
★8.5

Yakuza of Seki — A young yakuza, Yatappe, wanders around the country in search of his long-lost little sister, Oito. While traveling, he

Yakuza of Seki

1963•Action
★8.3
Young Lord Yakuza (1961) movie poster
★8.3

Young Lord Yakuza — Young Lord Taihei goes to Edo to find the lost family treasure, a plover incense burner, under the disguise of a ronin.

Young Lord Yakuza

1961•Drama
★8.0
Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger (1960) movie poster
★8.0

Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger — Some of the finest jidai-geki actors appear in this exciting and entertaining tale of intrigue and action in old Japan.

Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger

1960•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sonosuke Sawamura.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1969 The Curse of the Ghost - Average Similar →
1965 The Flower and the Dragon - Hit Similar →
1965 Zatoichi's Revenge Boss Tatsugoro Hit Similar →
1964 Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo Yoshihiro Shimazu Hit Similar →
1964 The Ninja Hunt - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Warrior of the Wind - Hit Similar →
1963 Zatoichi on the Road Boss Tobei of Shimozuma Hit Similar →
1963 Yakuza of Seki - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance - Hit Similar →
1963 Ghost Story of Devil's Fire Swamp - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Ninja, A Band of Assassins - Average Similar →
1962 The Tale of Zatoichi Continues Seki no Kanbei Hit Similar →
1962 Drunken Sword - Average Similar →
1962 The Phantom Goblin - Average Similar →
1962 Seven Miles to Nakayama - Average Similar →
1962 Knightly Advice - Hit Similar →
1962 Good Rascals Tamotsu Watanabe Average Similar →
1961 The Red Shadow Hyakusuke Average Similar →
1961 Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia - Hit Similar →
1961 The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost Kihei Hit Similar →
1961 Young Lord Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat - Average Similar →
1960 Case of a Young Lord 8 - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Scarier than the Devil - Hit Similar →
1960 The Pirates - Hit Similar →
1960 Paper Crane Palanquin Manji-ya Super Hit Similar →
1960 Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage - Average Similar →
1960 The Demon of Mount Oe - Average Similar →
1960 Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill - Average Similar →
1960 Samurai Vagabonds - Average Similar →
1960 Return of the One-Armed Swordsman - Average Similar →
1959 An Actor's Revenge - Average Similar →
1959 Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Echo in the Mountains - Average Similar →
1959 The Edo Official and Apprentice - Average Similar →
1959 Gigantis, the Fire Monster Shibeki Average Similar →
1959 Happily Tied to the Road - Average Similar →
1959 Bride of Peacock Castle - Average Similar →
1958 Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger - Average Similar →
1958 Drenched Swallow Gonpachi - Average Similar →
1958 Secret of The Golden Spell Asaki Shisai Average Similar →
1957 Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1957 Sasaki Kojiro - Average Similar →
1957 Secret of Naruto - Hit Similar →
1957 The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2) - Average Similar →
1956 Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1955 Godzilla Raids Again Hokkaido Branch Manager Shingo Shibeki Average Similar →
1954 Invisible Man Nomura, Dietman Average Similar →
1954 Late Chrysanthemums Sentaro Hit Similar →

Sonosuke Sawamura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sonosuke Sawamura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sonosuke Sawamura is "Paper Crane Palanquin" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sonosuke Sawamura acted in?

Sonosuke Sawamura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sonosuke Sawamura?

Other notable films include "Case of a Young Lord 8", "Yakuza of Seki", and "Young Lord Yakuza".