Michitarō Mizushima - Actor Profile

Michitarō Mizushima

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 20, 1912
Birth Place: Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Michitarō Mizushima Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michitarō Mizushima reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Michitarō Mizushima'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 Killer, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michitarō Mizushima Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michitarō Mizushima's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Killer (1971) movie poster
★9.0

The Killer: A former gang leader and lone wolf who has left the organization works behind the scenes in a new city to take revenge o

The Killer

1971•Action
★8.7
Eighteen Years in Prison (1967) movie poster
★8.7

Eighteen Years in Prison: A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on to become a

Eighteen Years in Prison

1967•Drama
★8.0
Life of Hishakaku (1963) movie poster
★8.0

Life of Hishakaku: After eloping with a prostitute named Otoyo, Hishakaku takes refuge in the Kogane family’s turf. Indebted to Boss Kogane

Life of Hishakaku

1963•Drama
★8.0
Brothers Serving Time (1969) movie poster
★8.0

Brothers Serving Time: While imprisoned, Tatsu encounters Danshi, a man who is a big honcho in the prison pecking order. After initial conflict

Brothers Serving Time

1969•Crime
★7.7
The Battle of Okinawa (1971) movie poster
★7.7

The Battle of Okinawa: The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends

The Battle of Okinawa

1971•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Michitarō Mizushima has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 Ronin-gai Tahei Average Similar →
1974 The Executioner Hakuunsai Koga Hit Similar →
1973 The Ando Gang Documentary Film - Average Similar →
1972 The Horrible Obsessions Yogi Average Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades Itakura Naizen-no-Sho Hit Similar →
1972 Girl Boss Guerilla Ichiro Average Similar →
1972 Modern Lady Gambler - Hit Similar →
1972 Gang Warfare - Hit Similar →
1972 The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang Kawagishi Average Similar →
1971 Trials of an Okinawa Village - Average Similar →
1971 The Battle of Okinawa - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Killer - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Bloodiest Flower - Flop Similar →
1971 Fate Deals the Card of Death - Hit Similar →
1969 New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town - Average Similar →
1969 Tale of the Last Japanese Yakuza - Flop Similar →
1969 Japan Organized Crime Boss Torakichi Hagiwara (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1969 Brothers Serving Time Matsui Super Hit Similar →
1969 Outlaw: Kill! - Hit Similar →
1969 Delinquent Boss: Wolves of the City - Hit Similar →
1968 New Prison Walls of Abashiri - Average Similar →
1968 Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation Eisuke Togasaki Hit Similar →
1968 The Cheating Underworld Tsunekichi Matsuki Flop Similar →
1968 Outlaw: Gangster VIP Mizuhara Hit Similar →
1967 Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4 - Average Similar →
1967 Organized Violence II Kôtarô Gondô Average Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Wild Spirit Ichinosuke Flop Similar →
1966 Rampaging Dragon of the North - Average Similar →
1966 Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2 - Hit Similar →
1965 One Man's Chivalry - Flop Similar →
1965 Brutal Tales of Chivalry Iwasa Hit Similar →
1964 Homeless Dog - Hit Similar →
1963 13 Assassins Sawara Heizo Hit Similar →
1963 The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 - Average Similar →
1963 Life of Hishakaku - Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Revengeful Raid - Flop Similar →
1961 Hibari is Fashion Crazy - Average Similar →
1960 Honno-Ji in Flames - Flop Similar →
1960 Take Aim at the Police Van Daijirô Tamon Average Similar →
1958 Roar of the City - Flop Similar →
1958 Underworld Beauty Miyamoto Average Similar →
1956 Flesh Smuggling - Flop Similar →
1956 Evil Reward - Flop Similar →
1955 Three Faces - Flop Similar →
1953 Yasen kangofu - Flop Similar →
1953 Night in Hawaii - Flop Similar →
1952 Lil's Return from Shanghai Kenkichi Yamamoto Hit Similar →
1948 Gate of Flesh - Flop Similar →
1942 Date Masamune the One-Eyed Dragon Nagi Ukon Average Similar →

Michitarō Mizushima - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michitarō Mizushima?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michitarō Mizushima is "The Killer" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Michitarō Mizushima acted in?

Michitarō Mizushima has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michitarō Mizushima?

Other notable films include "Eighteen Years in Prison", "Life of Hishakaku", and "Brothers Serving Time".

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