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Iwae Arai

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
29Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated

Iwae Arai Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Iwae Arai reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Iwae Arai'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 Branded to Kill, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Iwae Arai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Iwae Arai's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Branded to Kill (1967) movie poster
★7.2

Branded to Kill: After botching his latest assignment, a third-ranked Japanese hit man becomes the target of another assassin.

Branded to Kill

1967•Thriller
★7.1
Tokyo Drifter (1966) movie poster
★7.1

Tokyo Drifter: After yakuza boss Kurata dissolves his own criminal empire, a rival kingpin offers a position to Kurata's top operative,

Tokyo Drifter

1966•Thriller
★7.0
Blood for Blood (1971) movie poster
★7.0

Blood for Blood: The Akiba and Shimura crime families run the streets of “K City”. With the construction of new buildings and new factori

Blood for Blood

1971•Crime
★7.0
Birth of a Fighter (1967) movie poster
★7.0

Birth of a Fighter: A young boss proves his right to rule his gang.

Birth of a Fighter

1967•Drama
★7.0
Tattooed Life (1965) movie poster
★7.0

Tattooed Life: After his own gang sets him up to kill a rival mobster, a hit man is forced to flee with his younger brother.

Tattooed Life

1965•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Iwae Arai has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1971 Blood for Blood Shimura-gumi Member Hit Similar →
1970 Blind Woman's Curse - Average Similar →
1970 Records of Bloodshed - Flop Similar →
1969 The Elder Sister - Flop Similar →
1969 100 Gamblers - Flop Similar →
1968 Retaliation - Average Similar →
1968 Outlaw: Heartless - Hit Similar →
1968 Diamonds of the Andes - Flop Similar →
1967 Branded to Kill - Hit Similar →
1967 Birth of a Fighter - Hit Similar →
1966 Fighting Elegy - Hit Similar →
1966 Tokyo Drifter - Hit Similar →
1965 Tattooed Life - Hit Similar →
1965 Gambling is My Destiny - Flop Similar →
1963 Fight of the Gamblers - Average Similar →
1963 The Gambling Monk - Flop Similar →
1963 Ginza no jirochō tenka no ichidaiji - Flop Similar →
1963 Ginza no jirochō - Flop Similar →
1963 Ore wa Jigoku no Butaichou - Flop Similar →
1962 Hore tatte dame yo - Flop Similar →
1962 Kenjū wa samishī otoko no uta sa - Flop Similar →
1962 Hageshī kawa - Flop Similar →
1962 Jigoku no yoru wa makka da ze - Flop Similar →
1962 Quick Draw Sanshiro - Flop Similar →
1962 Aniki - Flop Similar →
1960 The Angry Rambler - Flop Similar →
1960 The Rambler in the Sunset - Flop Similar →
1960 The Day of Youth - Flop Similar →
1959 The Ghost of Iwojima - Flop Similar →

Iwae Arai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Iwae Arai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Iwae Arai is "Branded to Kill" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Iwae Arai acted in?

Iwae Arai has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Iwae Arai?

Other notable films include "Tokyo Drifter", "Blood for Blood", and "Birth of a Fighter".

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