Hisaya Ito - Actor Profile

Hisaya Ito

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 7, 1924
Birth Place: Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Hisaya Ito Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hisaya Ito reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Hisaya Ito'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 Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender, which stands out as a key performance.

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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
★8.0
Trap of Suicide Kilometer (1964) movie poster
★8.0

Trap of Suicide Kilometer: Klima, Deputy Minister of Industry of the Republic of Alabanda, has come to Japan to purchase materials for the water da

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

1964•Action
★7.7
Two in the Shadow (1967) movie poster
★7.7

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Hisaya Ito has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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 Stranger Within a Woman - 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 →
1964 Trap of Suicide Kilometer - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Atragon Shindo Hit Similar →
1963 A Woman's Life - Hit Similar →
1963 Interpol Code 8 Teshima Super 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 Local Reporter - Flop Similar →
1962 A Wanderer's Notebook - Hit 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 Hit 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 "Trap of Suicide Kilometer".

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