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Kanji Ōsugi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
10Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kanji Ōsugi reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kanji Ōsugi'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 80% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kanji Ōsugi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kanji Ōsugi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kanji Ōsugi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.4
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961) movie poster
★8.4

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer: After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to h

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

1961•War
★8.1
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (1959) movie poster
★8.1

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love: After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labor chief at a large

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

1959•War
★8.0
The Soundless Cry (1965) movie poster
★8.0

The Soundless Cry: Shinichi is not only poor, he is also deaf, and leads a joyless life with his sick mother. His one happiness is his frie

The Soundless Cry

1965•Drama
★7.5
The River Fuefuki (1960) movie poster
★7.5

The River Fuefuki: In a time of continuous civil wars ravaging the fields of feudal Japan, the eldest son of a very poor peasant family, li

The River Fuefuki

1960•War
★7.3
Pale Flower (1964) movie poster
★7.3

Pale Flower: A gangster gets released from prison and has to cope with the recent shifts of power between the gangs, while taking car

Pale Flower

1964•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kanji Ōsugi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1965 The Soundless Cry - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Pale Flower - Hit Similar →
1963 Seven Detectives: Find the Woman - Flop Similar →
1962 The Body - Hit Similar →
1962 Otoko no Uta - Flop Similar →
1962 The Inheritance - Hit Similar →
1961 The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer Hatake no Chûgoku Nômin Super Hit Similar →
1960 The River Fuefuki - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Black River (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Kanji Ōsugi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kanji Ōsugi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kanji Ōsugi is "The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Kanji Ōsugi acted in?

Kanji Ōsugi has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kanji Ōsugi?

Other notable films include "The Human Condition I: No Greater Love", "The Soundless Cry", and "The River Fuefuki".