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Shigeki Ishida

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 17, 1924

Shigeki Ishida Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shigeki Ishida 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 Shigeki Ishida's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Shigeki Ishida'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 Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shigeki Ishida Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shigeki Ishida's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959) movie poster
★8.5

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender: In World War II, the commanding officer of a sub, against his will takes on board two Western diplomats, to take them to

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender

1959•War
★8.3
The Retreat from Kiska (1965) movie poster
★8.3

The Retreat from Kiska: In 1943, the Aleutian island of Kiska was fortified by a small contingent of Japanese soldiers. When word arrived of an

The Retreat from Kiska

1965•Drama
★8.0
Black Comedy - Ah, Fool (1969) movie poster
★8.0

Black Comedy - Ah, Fool: A timid salaryman is the subject of this black comedy.

Black Comedy - Ah, Fool

1969•Comedy
★7.7
Two in the Shadow (1967) movie poster
★7.7

Two in the Shadow: A man is involved in a fatal car accident, and though he is blameless, his company transfers him to a remote branch in a

Two in the Shadow

1967•Romance
★7.2
A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) movie poster
★7.2

A Wanderer's Notebook: Based on the life and career of novelist Fumiko Hayashi, she bitterly struggles for literary recognition in the first ha

A Wanderer's Notebook

1962•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Shigeki Ishida has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 The Imperial Navy - Hit Similar →
1970 Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor - Flop Similar →
1969 All Monsters Attack Landlord Flop Similar →
1969 The Resurrection of the Beast - Flop Similar →
1969 Black Comedy - Ah, Fool - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Too Young to Die - Hit Similar →
1969 Crazy Big Explosion - Flop Similar →
1967 Two in the Shadow - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Daitaro Arakawa - NHK Technical Bureau Director Hit Similar →
1967 Five Gents Prefer Geisha Mount Fuji Hotel Manager Flop Similar →
1967 Las Vegas Free-For-All - Flop Similar →
1966 Ebirah, Horror of the Deep Newspaper Editor Average Similar →
1966 The Man from Planet Alpha - Flop Similar →
1966 Adventure in Kigan Castle Pastor Chief Average Similar →
1966 Five Gents on the Spot - Flop Similar →
1966 The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay Daigoro Hoshino Flop Similar →
1965 Ironfinger - Average Similar →
1965 Beast Alley Sakai Hit Similar →
1965 Frankenstein Conquers the World University Professor Hit Similar →
1965 The Retreat from Kiska Matsubara Super Hit Similar →
1964 Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Man in Crowd (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 Fifty-Fifty - Flop Similar →
1963 Crazy Operation: First Move - Flop Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 A Wanderer's Notebook - Hit Similar →
1962 Shin kitsune to tanuki - Flop Similar →
1962 The Daughters of the Saotome Family - Flop Similar →
1962 College Champ - Average Similar →
1962 Jūyaku kōho-sei nanbā 1 - Flop Similar →
1962 Pig and Goldfish - Flop Similar →
1962 Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II - Flop Similar →
1962 Woman of Design - Hit Similar →
1962 Shimizu Port Salaryman - Flop Similar →
1961 Kaei - Flop Similar →
1961 The Last War Arimura Average Similar →
1961 Awamori-kun kanpai! - Flop Similar →
1961 Blood on the Sea - Flop Similar →
1961 Playboy President Akiyama Flop Similar →
1961 Romance Express - Flop Similar →
1961 Eternity of Love - Flop Similar →
1961 Hidden Fangs - Flop Similar →
1961 Daredevil in the Castle - Hit Similar →
1960 The Akasaka Sisters: Soft Touch of Night - Flop Similar →
1960 Master Fencer Sees the World - Flop Similar →
1959 The Adventures of Kantaro - Flop Similar →
1959 Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring Officer Arai Flop Similar →
1957 Birth of Romance - Flop Similar →
1953 Even The Mighty Shed Tears - Flop Similar →
1953 Even The Mighty Shed Tears Takagi Flop Similar →

Shigeki Ishida - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shigeki Ishida?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shigeki Ishida is "Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Shigeki Ishida acted in?

Shigeki Ishida has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shigeki Ishida?

Other notable films include "The Retreat from Kiska", "Black Comedy - Ah, Fool", and "Two in the Shadow".

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