Saburo Sakai - Actor Profile

Saburo Sakai

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
26Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Saburo Sakai reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Saburo Sakai'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Saburo Sakai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Superexpress, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Saburo Sakai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Saburo Sakai's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Superexpress (1964) movie poster
★8.0

Superexpress: A man operates a small real estate business near Osaka. A man from Tokyo asks for help in buying a large tract of land i

Superexpress

1964•Drama
★7.5
Floating Weeds (1959) movie poster
★7.5

Floating Weeds: When a theater troupe's master visits his old flame, he unintentionally sets off a chain of unexpected events with devas

Floating Weeds

1959•Drama
★7.4
A Geisha's Diary (1961) movie poster
★7.4

A Geisha's Diary: A young girl is rigorously trained in the feminine arts so that she can become a geisha. As she struggles through life,

A Geisha's Diary

1961•Drama
★7.0
Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter (1961) movie poster
★7.0

Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter: Disguised as a beggar monk, Ryunosuke is harassed along the road by the rowdy members of a country dojo or fencing schoo

Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter

1961•Drama
★6.9
Black Test Car (1962) movie poster
★6.9

Black Test Car: Two car manufacturers spy on each other to try to find out details and prices of a new sports car each is about to launc

Black Test Car

1962•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Saburo Sakai.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1978 Lost Love Ship Gear Store Average Similar →
1967 Medal from the Devil - Flop Similar →
1965 雲を呼ぶ講道館 - Flop Similar →
1965 Back Stairways - Flop Similar →
1964 Superexpress - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Akiko - Flop Similar →
1962 Black Test Car Kazuo Mori Hit Similar →
1962 Red Love, Green Love - Flop Similar →
1962 誘拐 - Flop Similar →
1962 Their Legacy - Flop Similar →
1961 A Geisha's Diary Apartment manager Hit Similar →
1961 Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter - Hit Similar →
1961 Tejō ni kaketa koi - Flop Similar →
1961 Marriageable Age - Flop Similar →
1960 The False Student Officer Hit Similar →
1959 Floating Weeds Guest's Father Super Hit Similar →
1958 A Grain of Wheat - Flop Similar →
1958 Mother Villager C Flop Similar →
1957 Jū nana-sai no dangai - Flop Similar →
1957 Nine Hours of Terror - Flop Similar →
1957 The Crowded Train - Hit Similar →
1957 Dancing Girl - Average Similar →
1956 Children Seeking a Mother - Flop Similar →
1956 Outlaw island - Flop Similar →
1955 Miai Ryokou - Flop Similar →
1955 The Phantom Horse Yoshimatsu Average Similar →

Saburo Sakai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Saburo Sakai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Saburo Sakai is "Superexpress" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Saburo Sakai acted in?

Saburo Sakai has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Saburo Sakai?

Other notable films include "Floating Weeds", "A Geisha's Diary", and "Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter".