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Hanshiro Iwai

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
15Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 8, 1927
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Hanshiro Iwai Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hanshiro Iwai reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Hanshiro Iwai's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Hanshiro Iwai's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Sword Knows, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hanshiro Iwai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hanshiro Iwai's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
The Sword Knows (1958) movie poster
★8.5

The Sword Knows: In the midst of the warring age, a young samurai Kyonosuke defies his former lord Hojo Ujikatsu in order to avenge his p

The Sword Knows

1958•Action
★7.1
Daredevil in the Castle (1961) movie poster
★7.1

Daredevil in the Castle: During the raging war between the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans, the swordsman Mohei (whose family has been completely dec

Daredevil in the Castle

1961•History
★6.7
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail (1952) movie poster
★6.7

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail: A fugitive lord and his six retainers disguise themselves as monks to bluff their way through a hostile checkpoint.

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail

1952•Drama
★6.4
Yagyu Secret Scrolls (1957) movie poster
★6.4

Yagyu Secret Scrolls: In the Tokugawa Era, the clan of Lord Yagyu has hidden away three scrolls containing clan secrets which, if revealed, wo

Yagyu Secret Scrolls

1957•Action
★6.0
Battle of Roses (1950) movie poster
★6.0

Battle of Roses: Following the death of Mr Masago, his wife Satomi loses the family's cosmetics company to Mr Mogy due to huge amount of

Battle of Roses

1950•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Hanshiro Iwai has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Shinran: Path to Purity - Flop Similar →
1978 Fighting Against The Incurable Disease Aplastic Anemia – Now You Are In The Light - Flop Similar →
1961 Daredevil in the Castle Hideyori Toyotomi Hit Similar →
1960 凸凹珍道中 - Flop Similar →
1959 Tōkaidō yajikita chin dōchū Muttsuri Umon Flop Similar →
1958 The Sword Knows - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II Iyemitsu Flop Similar →
1957 The Mansion of Intrigue Shingo Tachibana Flop Similar →
1957 Yagyu Secret Scrolls Iyemitsu Average Similar →
1957 The Paradise Island Story - Flop Similar →
1953 疾風からす隊 千太郎 Flop Similar →
1952 The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail Yoshitsune Hit Similar →
1952 The Waves - Flop Similar →
1951 Kurama Tengu: The Fire Festival - Flop Similar →
1950 Battle of Roses - Average Similar →

Hanshiro Iwai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hanshiro Iwai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hanshiro Iwai is "The Sword Knows" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Hanshiro Iwai acted in?

Hanshiro Iwai has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hanshiro Iwai?

Other notable films include "Daredevil in the Castle", "The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail", and "Yagyu Secret Scrolls".

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