Shōtarō Hayashi - Actor Profile

Shōtarō Hayashi

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 21, 1934
Birth Place: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

About Shōtarō Hayashi

Japanese actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Shōtarō Hayashi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shōtarō Hayashi reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Shōtarō Hayashi'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 Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shōtarō Hayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shōtarō Hayashi's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler (1971) movie poster
★10.0

Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler: Bunta Sugawara replaces Koji Tsuruta as the leading man for this sequel of Okoma, the Orphan Gambler.

Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler

1971•Action
★8.4
Harakiri (1962) movie poster
★8.4

Harakiri: Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no f

Harakiri

1962•Action
★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
★7.5
Japan's Don (1977) movie poster
★7.5

Japan's Don: A yakuza leader must balance his violent tactics necessary for the rough streets of 1960s Tokyo with the domestic needs

Japan's Don

1977•Crime
★7.4
Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1973) movie poster
★7.4

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: In the teeming black markets of postwar Japan, Shozo Hirono and his buddies find themselves in a new war between factiou

Battles Without Honor and Humanity

1973•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Shōtarō Hayashi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Black Rain Mediator Hit Similar →
1985 Gray Sunset - Average Similar →
1984 The Story of a Man Among Men - Average Similar →
1982 Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather - Average Similar →
1981 Roaring Fire Satoru Average Similar →
1978 Winter's Flower - Average Similar →
1978 The Okinawa War of Ten Years - Average Similar →
1977 Hokuriku Proxy War - Hit Similar →
1977 Japan's Don Miyoshi Kaneda Super Hit Similar →
1976 Yakuza Graveyard Kito Hit Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss - Hit Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Hit Similar →
1975 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss - Hit Similar →
1975 Gambling Den Heist Haruo Hit Similar →
1974 Code of Wolves - Hit Similar →
1974 The Tattooed Hitman - Average Similar →
1974 Bohachi Bushido: The Villain - Hit Similar →
1973 The Viper Brothers: The Blackmailers - Average Similar →
1973 Dangerous Trade in Kobe - Hit Similar →
1973 Girl Boss: Escape From Reform School Ministry of Justice Official A Average Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity Matsunaga Takeshi Hit Similar →
1972 Girl Boss Guerilla Shuji Nakahara Average Similar →
1972 The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang - Average Similar →
1971 Trials of an Okinawa Village - Average Similar →
1971 Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Viper Brothers Tomoeda Yasuhiko (Yamakita Gang) Hit Similar →
1971 Fate Deals the Card of Death - Hit Similar →
1970 House of Gamblers - Hit Similar →
1970 Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's Return - Average Similar →
1970 Brave Red Flower of the North - Average Similar →
1969 Gambler's Legacy - Hit Similar →
1969 The Fort of Death - Hit Similar →
1969 Memoir of Japanese Assassinations - Hit Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room - Average Similar →
1969 Brothers Serving Time - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Biggest Gamble - Hit Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game - Hit Similar →
1968 Red Peony Gambler - Hit Similar →
1968 Wicked Priest - Average Similar →
1967 Code Between Brothers 6 Narumi Suematsu Hit Similar →
1967 Code Between Brothers 5 Shohachi Shiotsu Hit Similar →
1966 Code Between Brothers 2 - Hit Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple - Hit Similar →
1963 Sasuke and His Comedians - Average Similar →
1962 Harakiri - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Sakura Official - Average Similar →
1961 Hibari is Fashion Crazy - Average Similar →
1961 Restoration Fire - Hit Similar →
1961 The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost Kanzō Sekiguchi Hit Similar →
1961 The Spear of Heroism - Average Similar →

Shōtarō Hayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shōtarō Hayashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shōtarō Hayashi is "Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shōtarō Hayashi acted in?

Shōtarō Hayashi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shōtarō Hayashi?

Other notable films include "Harakiri", "Brothers Serving Time", and "Japan's Don".

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