Shinjirō Ehara - Actor Profile

Shinjirō Ehara

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 12, 1936
Birth Place: Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shinjirō Ehara 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 Shinjirō Ehara'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shinjirō Ehara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tale of Army Brutality, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shinjirō Ehara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shinjirō Ehara's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Tale of Army Brutality (1963) movie poster
★10.0

Tale of Army Brutality: Director Jun'ya Satô's debut film focuses on the inhuman training of recruits, the brutal drill system that reigned in t

Tale of Army Brutality

1963•Drama
★8.1
Wolves, Pigs & Men (1964) movie poster
★8.1

Wolves, Pigs & Men: Sabu and his pals hold a pauper's funeral for Sabu's mother. His brother Jiro arrives home, fresh out of jail, and Sabu

Wolves, Pigs & Men

1964•Drama
★7.8
Three Yakuza (1965) movie poster
★7.8

Three Yakuza: A tale of three Yakuza gamblers who traveled Japan during the samurai era living by their wits and sword skills. Told in

Three Yakuza

1965•Action
★7.6
Under the Flag of the Rising Sun (1972) movie poster
★7.6

Under the Flag of the Rising Sun: A war widow determined to clear the name of her disgraced husband, who was court-martialed for desertion and executed. O

Under the Flag of the Rising Sun

1972•Drama
★7.4
Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights (1962) movie poster
★7.4

Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights: The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Miyamoto Musashi, emer

Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights

1962•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shinjirō Ehara.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1992 Shadow Hunters - Flop Similar →
1991 The Great Shogunate Battle - Average Similar →
1988 Sukeban Deka the Movie 2: Counter-Attack of the Kazama Sisters Director Flop Similar →
1987 Sagano no yado Taizo Fujioka Flop Similar →
1982 Lady Karuizawa Inspector Sakeshima Flop Similar →
1982 Ninja Hunt - Flop Similar →
1973 Men and War III: The Final Chapter Haiyama Average Similar →
1972 Shadow Hunters - Hit Similar →
1972 Under the Flag of the Rising Sun Lt. Goto Super Hit Similar →
1971 Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow Haiyama Average Similar →
1970 Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny Haiyama Hit Similar →
1970 A Young Man's Stronghold - Flop Similar →
1969 100 Gamblers - Flop Similar →
1969 Outlaw: Kill! - Hit Similar →
1969 Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie - Flop Similar →
1968 Blackmail Is My Life - Average Similar →
1967 Express Train - Average Similar →
1966 Spycatcher J3: SOS Close Shave J2 Average Similar →
1966 Thirst for Love Shuichi Average Similar →
1965 Brutal Tales of Chivalry Kiyo Hit Similar →
1965 House of Terrors Takashi Yamashita Flop Similar →
1965 Three Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Tale of Japanese Burglars Baba Kurakichi Hit Similar →
1964 Wolves, Pigs & Men Mizuhara Super Hit Similar →
1964 An Outlaw Yan Flop Similar →
1964 Jakoman and Tetsu Osaka Average Similar →
1964 Orders from Hell - Flop Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple Seijuro Yoshioka Hit Similar →
1963 Gang Loyalty and Vengeance Yanagisawa Flop Similar →
1963 Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style Yoshioka Seijuro Hit Similar →
1963 Tale of Army Brutality Tadayoshi Yazaki Super Hit Similar →
1963 Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai Shibiku-Shosuke Yasutaka Hori Hit Similar →
1963 Gang and G-Men Part 2 - Flop Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights Seijuro Yoshioka Hit Similar →
1962 Zankokuna tsuki - Flop Similar →
1962 G-Men in the Pacific Kenji Yoshioka Average Similar →
1962 The Escape - Hit Similar →
1961 Invasion of the Neptune Men - Flop Similar →
1961 Flower, Storm and Gangster 'Band' Average Similar →
1961 Like Fire is My Life - Flop Similar →
1961 The Harbor Lights - Flop Similar →
1960 The Man of Seven Faces Shinkichi Sakurai Average Similar →
1960 The Second Bullet is Marked - Average Similar →
1959 Hell's Companion - Flop Similar →
1957 The Eleventh Hour Yamaguchi Hit Similar →
1957 The Story of Pure Love Kantaro Hayakawa Hit Similar →
1957 Rice - Average Similar →
1956 Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Ghost Ship - Flop Similar →
1956 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.7 - Flop Similar →
1956 Swordsman of the Two Sword Style - Flop Similar →

Shinjirō Ehara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shinjirō Ehara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shinjirō Ehara is "Tale of Army Brutality" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shinjirō Ehara acted in?

Shinjirō Ehara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shinjirō Ehara?

Other notable films include "Wolves, Pigs & Men", "Three Yakuza", and "Under the Flag of the Rising Sun".