Shōsaku Sugiyama - Actor Profile

Shōsaku Sugiyama

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 6, 1906
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shōsaku Sugiyama 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 Shōsaku Sugiyama'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shōsaku Sugiyama remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Samurai Never Tells a Lie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shōsaku Sugiyama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shōsaku Sugiyama's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shōsaku Sugiyama.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1969 Haunted Castle Shobei Shimazaki Average Similar →
1969 Prison Break - Hit Similar →
1969 Lefty Fencer - Flop Similar →
1969 Broken Swords - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Kanto Woman Infamy - Flop Similar →
1969 Sworn Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Samaritan Zatoichi Kinsuke Hit Similar →
1968 Lone Wolf Isazo - Hit Similar →
1968 Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters Bannai Ibaragi Hit Similar →
1967 Zatoichi Challenged Naruyama Hit Similar →
1967 The Hoodlum Priest - Hit Similar →
1966 Shinobi no mono 8: The Three Enemies - Average Similar →
1966 Zatoichi's Pilgrimage Farmer Hit Similar →
1966 Daimajin - Average Similar →
1965 New Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka Duel - Flop Similar →
1965 Sword Devil Ikenaga Average Similar →
1964 Fight, Zatoichi, Fight Hangoro Hit Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction - Average Similar →
1964 Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege Harunaga Ono Average Similar →
1963 Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection Gen'l Maeda Hit Similar →
1963 Zatoichi on the Road Boss Hikozo of Doyama Hit Similar →
1963 Bronze Magician Камбэ Hit Similar →
1963 A Samurai Never Tells a Lie Okuhira Daizen dayu Super Hit Similar →
1963 New Tale of Zatoichi Tengu Ronin that gets a massage Hit Similar →
1963 Assassins for sale - Hit Similar →
1962 The Lightning Sword - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Tale of Zatoichi Continues Tamigoro Hit Similar →
1962 Third Generation's Loyalty Offering - Flop Similar →
1962 Teppo Yasu no Shogai - Flop Similar →
1962 Keshin - Flop Similar →
1960 Ghost Story: Depth of Kasane - Flop Similar →
1960 Koga's Messenger - Flop Similar →
1959 The Ghost of Yotsuya - Average Similar →
1959 Jirocho Fuji - Hit Similar →
1958 Travels of Lord Mito Tosho Narita Flop Similar →
1958 Ambush at Iga Pass - Flop Similar →
1958 The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall - Hit Similar →
1957 Freelance Samurai - Flop Similar →
1957 Secret of Naruto - Hit Similar →
1957 Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Devil in Crescent Moon Tower - Flop Similar →
1955 Taira Clan Saga - Hit Similar →
1954 The Princess Sen - Flop Similar →
1954 The Great White Tiger Platoon - Average Similar →
1954 Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Princess Finds Her Prince - Flop Similar →
1953 Ghost of Saga Mansion - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Sunset Over Mount Fuji Shohachi Oncho Flop Similar →
1949 The Invisible Man Appears Ichirô Kawabe Average Similar →
1936 The Letter Tetsunosuke Matsumae Average Similar →

Shōsaku Sugiyama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shōsaku Sugiyama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shōsaku Sugiyama is "A Samurai Never Tells a Lie" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shōsaku Sugiyama acted in?

Shōsaku Sugiyama has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shōsaku Sugiyama?

Other notable films include "Sworn Brothers", "Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace", and "Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki".