Kei Satō - Actor Profile

Kei Satō

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 21, 1928
Birth Place: Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kei Satō reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kei Satō'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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kei Satō remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Notorious Bored Samurai, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kei Satō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kei Satō's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Notorious Bored Samurai (1988) movie poster
★10.0

The Notorious Bored Samurai: Mondosuke ventures alone into the land of Nagasaki. There, he encounters young lady named Kinue, the daughter of Nagasak

The Notorious Bored Samurai

1988•Drama
★10.0
High Seas Hijack (1977) movie poster
★10.0

High Seas Hijack: Terrorists hijack an oil tanker and threaten to blow it up unless Japan meets their demands.

High Seas Hijack

1977•Adventure
★10.0
Flower and Dragon (1973) movie poster
★10.0

Flower and Dragon: Kingoro Tamai moves with his wife and son to the port city of Wakamatsu. He organizes the Tamai-gumi, a stevedore group,

Flower and Dragon

1973•Action
★10.0
Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves (1966) movie poster
★10.0

Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves: The sequel of "Flower and Dragon". Kingoro Tamai founded a family in the port of Wakamatsu. He unites people with his co

Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves

1966•Crime
★9.0
Professional Killers – Assassin's Quarry (1973) movie poster
★9.0

Professional Killers – Assassin's Quarry: An assassin is mistaken for a doctor and threatened by a band of masterless warriors, but they realize their mistake and

Professional Killers – Assassin's Quarry

1973

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kei Satō.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Azumi Tenkai Nankôbô Hit Similar →
1992 The Strange Tale of Oyuki Detective Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Notorious Bored Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Let Him Rest in Peace Daishi Shimoyama Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Return of Godzilla Chief Editor Gondo Hit Similar →
1983 Choji Snack Bar Yoshino Hit Similar →
1979 The Execution Game - Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Man Who Stole the Sun Dr. Ichikawa Hit Similar →
1979 Dead Angle - Hit Similar →
1978 The Killing Game Shoichi Katsuda Super Hit Similar →
1978 Japanese Godfather: Conclusion Sekino Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Godfather: Ambition Sekino Super Hit Similar →
1977 High Seas Hijack T.V. Director Fukami Super Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Humanity and Justice - Hit Similar →
1973 Professional Killers – Assassin's Quarry tyobei(Izuya) Super Hit Similar →
1973 Zatoichi's Conspiracy Magistrate Hit Similar →
1973 Flower and Dragon - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Gang Warfare - Hit Similar →
1970 Live Today, Die Tomorrow! - Hit Similar →
1970 Naked Ambition - Hit Similar →
1968 Hymn to a Tired Man Takenori Suzuki Super Hit Similar →
1968 Kuroneko Raiko Hit Similar →
1968 Death by Hanging Prison warden Hit Similar →
1967 Eleven Samurai Secretary Mizumo Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Killer's Key - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Glorious Fights Yuzo Gondo Hit Similar →
1966 Zatoichi's Vengeance Boss Gonzo Hit Similar →
1966 The Sword of Doom Kamo Serizawa Super Hit Similar →
1966 Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Flower and the Dragon - Hit Similar →
1965 Young Boss Izo Hit Similar →
1965 The Tattooed Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan Ghost Samurai (segment "In a Cup of Tea") Super Hit Similar →
1965 Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Onibaba Hachi Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Ninja Hunt - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Group Burglars Break the Magistrate's Office Kinjiro Takeuchi Super Hit Similar →
1964 Brand of Evil Eguchi Super Hit Similar →
1964 A Story from Echigo - Hit Similar →
1964 The Third Ninja - Hit Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple Otaguro Hit Similar →
1963 Duel of Blood and Sand Katsumaki Hit Similar →
1963 League of Gangsters Takamoto Super Hit Similar →
1962 Harakiri Masakazu Super Hit Similar →
1962 Pitfall Reporter Hit Similar →
1962 Tokyo Bay Takeyama Hit Similar →
1962 The Inheritance Cop Hit Similar →
1961 Procurer of Hell - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Epitaph to My Love Shinji Tsuda Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Shinjô Ittôhei Super Hit Similar →

Kei Satō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kei Satō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kei Satō is "The Notorious Bored Samurai" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kei Satō acted in?

Kei Satō has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kei Satō?

Other notable films include "High Seas Hijack", "Flower and Dragon", and "Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves".