Hisashi Igawa
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hisashi Igawa (井川比佐志 born 17 November 1936) is a Japanese actor who has appeared in such films as Akira Kurosawa's Dodesukaden, Ran and Madadayo. He starred in Abe Kōbō's production of The Man Who Turned Into A Stick, a surrealist play, in 1969.
Hisashi Igawa Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Hisashi Igawa reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Hisashi Igawa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Hisashi Igawa'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 Eternal Monument, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Hisashi Igawa Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hisashi Igawa's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Hisashi Igawa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Midnight Diner 2 | Tetsuruo Ogawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Samurai Chronicle | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Climbing to Spring | Bunji | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Villain | Katsuji Shimizu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Star Reformer | Kanji Shimizu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Half a Confession | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Farewell, Kuro | Tokujiro Okouchi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Letter from the Mountain | Sayuri's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Firefly | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | After the Rain | Kihei Ishiyama | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bullet Ballet | Shooter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sada | Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Deep River | Isobe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | 47 Ronin | Okuda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Madadayo | Takayama | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Basara: The Princess Goh | Tokugawa Ieyasu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Rhapsody in August | Tadao | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Boiling Point | Otomo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dreams | Nuclear Plant Worker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Rikyu | Soji | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hachiko | Maekawa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Actress | Isoya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Tampopo | Running Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ran | Shuri Kurogane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Eternal Monument | Army Surgeon Oka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Willful Murder | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Far Road | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Village | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Gate of Youth | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Home from the Sea | Seiichi Ishizaki | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Wolves | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dodes'ka-den | Masuo Masuda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Where Spring Comes Late | Seiichi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora-san's Runaway | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | Lt. Mitsuo Matsuzaki (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Goyokin | Takeuchi Shinjiro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Japan's Longest Day | Kempeitai Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Zatoichi's Pilgrimage | Eigoro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Face of Another | Man with Mole | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Cash Calls Hell | Motoki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Trap | Man on Boat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Three Outlaw Samurai | Mosuke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Desperate | Detective Tokumochi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Pressure of Guilt | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Harakiri | Retainer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Pitfall | Otsuka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity | Masui Ittôhei | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Jose Torres | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
Hisashi Igawa - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hisashi Igawa?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hisashi Igawa is "Eternal Monument" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Hisashi Igawa acted in?
Hisashi Igawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hisashi Igawa?
Other notable films include "The Gate of Youth", "Letter from the Mountain", and "Climbing to Spring".




