What is Kōichi Mizuhara's latest movie?

Kōichi Mizuhara's most recent film is "Sworn Brothers" (1969).

Is Kōichi Mizuhara a good actor?

Kōichi Mizuhara has an average audience rating of 6.8/10 across 50 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Gay Masquerade, Secret Assignment, Sworn Brothers.

Kōichi Mizuhara

Q: What is the best movie of Kōichi Mizuhara?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Kōichi Mizuhara is "The Gay Masquerade" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Acting

Updated: Apr 18, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 1, 1909

Birth Place: Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Kōichi Mizuhara Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kōichi Mizuhara reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 70% of Kōichi Mizuhara'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 Gay Masquerade, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Kōichi Mizuhara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kōichi Mizuhara's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

The Gay Masquerade: The film won 1959 Blue Ribbon Awards for best actor Raizo Ichikawa and for best cinematography Kazuo Miyagawa. The film

The Gay Masquerade

1958•Drama

★10.0

★10.0

Secret Assignment: In the fourth film of series, Secret Assignment, Raizo again plays the Jiro Shiina. This time he's out to discover who i

Secret Assignment

1967•Action

★8.3

★8.3

Sworn Brothers: Ichikawa Raizo’s last film. He plays a Yakuza enforcer who kills a man on his boss's orders. He’s then sent to a provinc

Sworn Brothers

1969•Crime

★7.8

★7.8

Ken: Kokubu, captain of his university's kendo team, is a mystery to those who know him: An ascetic dedicated to a point of o

Ken

1964•Drama

★7.6

Bamboo Doll of Echizen (1963) movie poster

★7.6

Bamboo Doll of Echizen: Kisuke, a young bamboo worker marries Tomoe, a courtesan who was once involved with Kisuke's late father.

Bamboo Doll of Echizen

1963•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kōichi Mizuhara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1969	Sworn Brothers	Kurosaki	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	Zatoichi and the Fugitives	Sennosuke	Hit	Similar →
1968	The Bride from Hades	-	Hit	Similar →
1967	Zatoichi Challenged	Minowa of Sobe	Hit	Similar →
1967	The Homely Sister	Raisuke Shimazaki	Average	Similar →
1967	The Silent Gun	Kubo	Hit	Similar →
1967	Zatoichi the Outlaw	-	Hit	Similar →
1967	Secret Assignment	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	Shinobi no mono 8: The Three Enemies	-	Average	Similar →
1966	The Betrayal	-	Average	Similar →
1966	Zatoichi's Vengeance	Joshuya	Hit	Similar →
1966	Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess	-	Average	Similar →
1965	Sword Devil	Gosuke	Average	Similar →
1965	Zatoichi and the Doomed Man	Shimazo Kitase	Hit	Similar →
1965	Shinobi No Mono 6: The Last Iga Spy	Masanori Ishitani	Average	Similar →
1965	Rampaging Dog	-	Hit	Similar →
1965	Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan	-	Average	Similar →
1965	Bloody Shuriken	-	Hit	Similar →
1965	Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire	Sajihei	Average	Similar →
1964	Adventures of Zatoichi	Kamazo	Hit	Similar →
1964	Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo	Masazumi Honda	Hit	Similar →
1964	Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction	-	Average	Similar →
1964	Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege	Tadakatsu Honda	Average	Similar →
1964	Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing	-	Average	Similar →
1964	Homeless Dog	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	Ken	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold	-	Hit	Similar →
1964	Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure	-	Average	Similar →
1963	Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection	Tadakatsu Honda	Hit	Similar →
1963	Bamboo Doll of Echizen	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	Zatoichi the Fugitive	Boss Unosuke	Hit	Similar →
1963	Assassins for sale	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	An Actor's Revenge	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	Shinsengumi Chronicles	Minomaro Yoshiu	Hit	Similar →
1962	Ninja, A Band of Assassins	-	Average	Similar →
1962	The Tale of Zatoichi Continues	Kanzo	Hit	Similar →
1962	Her Hidden Past	Detective	Hit	Similar →
1961	Three Young Samurai	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	Satan's Sword	Akame	Hit	Similar →
1960	The Blind Menace	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous	-	Average	Similar →
1959	Samurai Vendetta	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	Jirocho Fuji	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	The Gay Masquerade	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	Conflagration	Prosecutor	Hit	Similar →
1958	Conflagration	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	Obsessive Snake	-	Average	Similar →
1956	Zangiku monogatari	Owner of Asahiza	Hit	Similar →
1954	The Ghost Cat of Ouma Crossing	-	Hit	Similar →
1951	The Life of a Horse Trader	-	Hit	Similar →

Kōichi Mizuhara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kōichi Mizuhara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kōichi Mizuhara is "The Gay Masquerade" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kōichi Mizuhara acted in?

Kōichi Mizuhara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kōichi Mizuhara?

Other notable films include "Secret Assignment", "Sworn Brothers", and "Ken".