Ken Utsui

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

50Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 24, 1931

Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Utsui reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ken Utsui'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ken Utsui remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ken Utsui Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Utsui's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor — Keinosuke (Masakazu Tamura) is a ronin (wandering samurai) who lives on the streets although he is a nobleman. There’s j

The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor

2008•History

★8.5

★8.5

Seven Samurai — A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandit

Seven Samurai

1954•Action

★8.0

★8.0

Twilight Saloon — Set in a tavern, director Tomu Uchida depicts the joys and sorrows of the people who gather there in an experimental sty

Twilight Saloon

1955•Drama

★7.7

A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies (2007) movie poster

★7.7

A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies — The touching and dramatic tale of the relationship between a Japanese family, their dog and her three puppies, set again

A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies

2007•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Gateway to Glory — A young man leaves his widowed mother on her improverished farm and makes his career in the Japanese navy.

Gateway to Glory

1969•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Utsui.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2013	Time Scoop Hunter	-	Flop	Similar →
2013	AIBOU: X-DAY	Fumio Kaneko	Hit	Similar →
2012	Tales of the Bizarre: 2012 Autumn Special	-	Average	Similar →
2012	Signal	Ruka's grandfather	Hit	Similar →
2010	AIBOU: The Movie II	Kaneko	Hit	Similar →
2009	Gokusen: The Movie	Ryuichiro Kuroda	Hit	Similar →
2008	Nagaiki Kyousou	白石聡	Flop	Similar →
2008	The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	Until the Lights Come Back	Kanau Yoshikazu	Average	Similar →
2005	Tobi ga kururi to	Sadayoshi Iketani	Flop	Similar →
2004	Shinibana	Kōtarō Inō	Flop	Similar →
2003	Jusei: Last Drop of Blood	-	Average	Similar →
1999	Hypnosis	Sakurai	Average	Similar →
1985	Shoujo ni Nani ga Okotta ka	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Bullet Train	Kuramochi	Hit	Similar →
1969	Gateway to Glory	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	The Little Runaway	Teacher Tabata	Flop	Similar →
1966	Evil Brain from Outer Space	Starman	Flop	Similar →
1965	Life of Matsu the Untamed	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Invaders from Space	Starman	Flop	Similar →
1965	Atomic Rulers	Starman	Flop	Similar →
1965	Attack from Space	Starman	Flop	Similar →
1965	The Story of a Blind Woman	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Black Trump Card	-	Average	Similar →
1963	When Women Lie	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	Black Report	Akira Kido	Average	Similar →
1962	The Great Wall	Crown Prince Tan	Average	Similar →
1962	The Demon of Sendai's Castle	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Long Swords of the Loyal Forty-Seven	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Red Love, Green Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Princess and I	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	情熱の詩人啄木	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	誘拐	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Human Wall	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Broken Blossoms	Kenji Yoshinari	Flop	Similar →
1958	Queen Bee's Anger	Hurricane Masa	Flop	Similar →
1958	Secret White Line Zone	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Underwater Murder	Gorô Negishi	Flop	Similar →
1958	Flesh Pier	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Sekai no haha	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Queen of Asia	-	Average	Similar →
1957	Super Giant: The Mysterious Spacemen's Demonic Castle	Super Giant	Flop	Similar →
1957	Super Giant Continues	Super Giant	Flop	Similar →
1957	Super Giant	Super Giant	Flop	Similar →
1956	Admiral Yamamoto and the Allied Fleets	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Revenge of the Pearl Queen	Yoshio KIzaki	Average	Similar →
1956	Kuronekokan ni Kieta Otoko	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Twilight Saloon	Masumi	Super Hit	Similar →
1954	Seven Samurai	Samurai Wandering through Town (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →

Ken Utsui - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Utsui?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Utsui is "The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Ken Utsui acted in?

Ken Utsui has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Utsui?

Other notable films include "Seven Samurai", "Twilight Saloon", and "A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies".