Hisaya Ito - Actor Profile

Hisaya Ito

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 7, 1924
Birth Place: Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hisaya Ito 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 Hisaya Ito'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hisaya Ito remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hisaya Ito Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hisaya Ito's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959) movie poster
★8.5

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender: In World War II, the commanding officer of a sub, against his will takes on board two Western diplomats, to take them to

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender

1959•War
★8.3
The Retreat from Kiska (1965) movie poster
★8.3

The Retreat from Kiska: In 1943, the Aleutian island of Kiska was fortified by a small contingent of Japanese soldiers. When word arrived of an

The Retreat from Kiska

1965•Drama
★8.3
Admiral Yamamoto (1968) movie poster
★8.3

Admiral Yamamoto: As Japan joins in a political pact with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is appointed supreme co

Admiral Yamamoto

1968•War
★7.6
Two in the Shadow (1967) movie poster
★7.6

Two in the Shadow: A man is involved in a fatal car accident, and though he is blameless, his company transfers him to a remote branch in a

Two in the Shadow

1967•Romance
★7.3
The Thin Line (1966) movie poster
★7.3

The Thin Line: Tashiro coincidentally meets his best friend Sugimoto in a bar very close to the apartment in which Sugimoto’s wayward w

The Thin Line

1966•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hisaya Ito.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Attack at Daylight Tatsumi Flop Similar →
1969 Okatsu the Fugitive - Average Similar →
1969 Yakuza Law - Average Similar →
1969 Too Young to Die Detective Hit Similar →
1968 Admiral Yamamoto (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1968 Destroy All Monsters Major Tada Hit Similar →
1967 Two in the Shadow - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Ebirah, Horror of the Deep Red Bamboo Scientist Average Similar →
1966 The War of the Gargantuas Chief Izumida Average Similar →
1966 The Thin Line - Hit Similar →
1965 A Smell of Money - Flop Similar →
1965 Frankenstein Conquers the World Osaka Police Sergeant Hit Similar →
1965 Young Guy at Sea - Average Similar →
1965 The Retreat from Kiska Captain Kiso Super Hit Similar →
1964 Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Chief Assassin Malmess Hit Similar →
1964 Blood and Diamonds - Flop Similar →
1963 Atragon Shindo Hit Similar →
1963 A Woman's Life - Hit Similar →
1963 Interpol Code 8 Teshima Hit Similar →
1962 Varan the Unbelievable Ichiro Flop Similar →
1962 Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū ren'ai kōsa-ten - Flop Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 Chihō kisha - Flop Similar →
1962 A Wanderer's Notebook - Hit Similar →
1962 Me and Me - Flop Similar →
1962 Love Under the Crucifix - Hit Similar →
1962 A Woman's Identity - Flop Similar →
1962 Three Gentlemen from Tokyo - Flop Similar →
1962 Woman of Design Tsukamoto Hit Similar →
1961 A Man in Red - Flop Similar →
1961 Girls of the Night Kuniko's pimp Average Similar →
1961 Death on the Mountain Masatoshi Eda Hit Similar →
1960 The Human Vapor Police Scientist Hit Similar →
1959 Battle in Outer Space Kogure Average Similar →
1959 Sazae-san's Newlywed Family - Flop Similar →
1959 Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Varan Ichiro Average Similar →
1958 Tabi sugata nezumi kozō - Flop Similar →
1958 The H-Man Misaki Average Similar →
1957 The Mysterians Army Capt. Seki Average Similar →
1957 A Dangerous Hero - Flop Similar →
1957 A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 Dr. Shinozaki Flop Similar →
1957 A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1 - Flop Similar →
1956 Rebellion from Below - Flop Similar →
1956 G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization - Flop Similar →
1956 White Fan - Flop Similar →
1956 Police Precinct Koiso (man in white mask) Flop Similar →
1956 Five Paths to Revenge Wu Chen-cheng Flop Similar →
1955 Murder on the Last Train - Flop Similar →
1954 あゝ洞爺丸　 - Flop Similar →

Hisaya Ito - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hisaya Ito?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hisaya Ito is "Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Hisaya Ito acted in?

Hisaya Ito has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hisaya Ito?

Other notable films include "The Retreat from Kiska", "Admiral Yamamoto", and "Two in the Shadow".