Shunji Sasaki - Actor Profile

Shunji Sasaki

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 10, 1941
Birth Place: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shunji Sasaki 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 Shunji Sasaki'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shunji Sasaki remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shunji Sasaki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shunji Sasaki's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shunji Sasaki.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1996 Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda - Flop Similar →
1993 Bored Hatamoto: Letter of Death - Flop Similar →
1988 Goryokaku - Flop Similar →
1986 Yakuza Ladies - Flop Similar →
1985 The Second Is a Christian - Flop Similar →
1984 Fireflies in the North - Flop Similar →
1984 Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 4 - Flop Similar →
1984 A Samurai's Sorrow: The Deadly Sword - Flop Similar →
1983 The Duel in the Forbidden Territory - Flop Similar →
1983 Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Ninja Wars - Average Similar →
1982 Fall Guy - Average Similar →
1982 Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather - Average Similar →
1982 The House Where Evil Dwells Shugoro (as Toshiyuki Sasaki) Flop Similar →
1981 Roaring Fire Uiri Cho Average Similar →
1977 Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon - Flop Similar →
1977 Doberman Cop Luger Matsukawa Average Similar →
1977 Japanese Humanity and Justice - Hit Similar →
1977 Nuns That Bite - Average Similar →
1977 Hokuriku Proxy War - Average Similar →
1977 The General and His Empire of Joy - Flop Similar →
1977 Japan's Don - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Decapitation of an Evil Woman (as Tsuiyuki Sasaki) Average Similar →
1976 Yakuza Graveyard Noboru Miyake Hit Similar →
1976 Oxen Split Torturing - Average Similar →
1976 Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist Norio Osawa Average Similar →
1976 A Savage Beast Goes Mad - Average Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Hit Similar →
1975 The Decisive Power of Aikido Fujishima Super Hit Similar →
1975 The International Gang of Kobe Sick prisoner Average Similar →
1975 Hanjiro, A Great Philanderer - Flop Similar →
1975 The Karate 3 Tamiya Flop Similar →
1974 The Street Fighter's Last Revenge Yokomitsu Average Similar →
1974 The Karate 2 Liu Wantie Flop Similar →
1974 The Karate Keima Tadashi Flop Similar →
1974 The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers - Flop Similar →
1974 Return of the Street Fighter - Average Similar →
1974 The Tattooed Hitman - Average Similar →
1974 The Street Fighter Lam Bak-Jung Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics Hideshi Oda Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War - Hit Similar →
1973 Female Yakuza Tale One-eyed Man Average Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima Tomoda Takashi Hit Similar →
1973 Sex and Fury Kizaki Average Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity Nishitani Hideo Hit Similar →
1970 Prison Tales - Flop Similar →
1970 Brave Red Flower of the North - Average Similar →
1967 Eleven Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Heiji, the Detective - Flop Similar →
1966 Samurai Wolf - Hit Similar →

Shunji Sasaki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shunji Sasaki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shunji Sasaki is "Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Shunji Sasaki acted in?

Shunji Sasaki has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shunji Sasaki?

Other notable films include "The Decisive Power of Aikido", "Eleven Samurai", and "Japan's Don".