Kei Satō - Actor Profile

Kei Satō

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 21, 1928
Birth Place: Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan

About Kei Satō

Kei Satō (佐藤 慶, Satō Kei; born December 21, 1928 in Aizuwakamatsu – May 2, 2010) was a Japanese character actor and narrator. He is known for his work with Japanese New Wave director Nagisa Oshima, and for several films with Kaneto Shindo, such as Onibaba and Kuroneko. He won the best actor award from Kinema Junpo for the films The Ceremony and Nihon no akuryō. He also worked as a narrator for many documentaries, both on television and film.

Kei Satō Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kei Satō reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Kei Satō'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 The Notorious Bored Samurai, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kei Satō Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Kei Satō has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1992 The Strange Tale of Oyuki Detective Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Notorious Bored Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Let Him Rest in Peace Futoshi Shimoyama Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Return of Godzilla Chief Editor Gondo Hit Similar →
1983 Choji Snack Bar Yoshino Hit Similar →
1980 Target Ichiro Hamada Super 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 A Japanese Demon Psychiartist Super Hit Similar →
1973 Flower and Dragon - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Gang Warfare - Hit Similar →
1970 Naked Ambition - Hit Similar →
1968 Where did Sharaku go? Tōshūsai Sharaku Super 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", "Target", and "Flower and Dragon".

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