Sōnosuke Oda - Actor Profile

Sōnosuke Oda

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
42Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 9, 1918
Birth Place: Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sōnosuke Oda reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sōnosuke Oda'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sōnosuke Oda remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Tragedy of Bushido, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sōnosuke Oda Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sōnosuke Oda's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Tragedy of Bushido (1960) movie poster
★10.0

The Tragedy of Bushido: A 16-year-old youth is ordered to commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased lord into death and preserve the honor of

The Tragedy of Bushido

1960•Drama
★8.5
Tora-san's Love in Osaka (1981) movie poster
★8.5

Tora-san's Love in Osaka: When his travels bring him to Osaka, Tora-san falls in love with a local geisha. He helps her to track down her estrange

Tora-san's Love in Osaka

1981•Comedy
★7.8
The Last Samurai (1974) movie poster
★7.8

The Last Samurai: The film follows the story of Sugi Toranosuke, a ronin, who returns to his home town of Edo many years after his attempt

The Last Samurai

1974•Drama
★7.4
Tora-san's Grand Scheme (1970) movie poster
★7.4

Tora-san's Grand Scheme: After winning big at the races, Torajiro Kuruma wants to take his aunt and uncle on a trip to Hawaii to partly pay the g

Tora-san's Grand Scheme

1970•Comedy
★7.2
The Blazing Sword (1966) movie poster
★7.2

The Blazing Sword: Set during the last days of the Tokugawa (Edo) Period, Moeyo-ken tells the story of Hijikata Toshizo and the Shinsengumi

The Blazing Sword

1966

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sōnosuke Oda.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 Suspicion - Hit Similar →
1981 Call from Darkness - Average Similar →
1981 Tora-san's Love in Osaka - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Demon Pond - Average Similar →
1978 The Beauty of the Black Narcissus - Flop Similar →
1978 August Without Emperor - Hit Similar →
1978 White Mermaid Beauty - Flop Similar →
1977 The Faceless Man Vagrant Flop Similar →
1974 The Last Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Miyamoto Musashi - Hit Similar →
1972 The Ghostly Trip - Flop Similar →
1971 Price of Life Hatakeyama Flop Similar →
1971 Shadow of Deception - Average Similar →
1970 Fun on the Run Shibata Flop Similar →
1970 Rainbow Over Paris Prisoner Flop Similar →
1970 アッと驚く為五郎 - Flop Similar →
1970 Tora-san's Grand Scheme - Hit Similar →
1969 Tora-san's Cherished Mother - Hit Similar →
1969 Watch Out, Crimson Bat! - Hit Similar →
1969 Women Can't Be Beaten - Flop Similar →
1969 Koi no otome kawa - Flop Similar →
1968 Black Lizard Harada Hit Similar →
1968 The Shy Deceiver - Hit Similar →
1968 Curse of the Blood - Hit Similar →
1968 Blackmail Is My Life - Average Similar →
1967 The Greatest Challenge of All - Hit Similar →
1967 The X from Outer Space - Flop Similar →
1967 Rebellion of Japan - Flop Similar →
1967 Under the Stars of Singapore - Flop Similar →
1966 The Blazing Sword - Hit Similar →
1965 A Trap - Hit Similar →
1964 Dislikes - Flop Similar →
1964 Samurai from Nowhere - Hit Similar →
1963 The Image of Mother - Flop Similar →
1962 Love Under the Crucifix - Hit Similar →
1962 A Country Boss - Flop Similar →
1961 As the Clouds Scatter - Flop Similar →
1961 Zokuzoku bantōhan to detchidon - Flop Similar →
1960 The Tragedy of Bushido - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Onatsu Detective Case: Mad Slasher - Flop Similar →
1960 Bantōhan to detchidon - Flop Similar →
1960 越後獅子祭 - Flop Similar →

Sōnosuke Oda - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sōnosuke Oda?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sōnosuke Oda is "The Tragedy of Bushido" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sōnosuke Oda acted in?

Sōnosuke Oda has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sōnosuke Oda?

Other notable films include "Tora-san's Love in Osaka", "The Last Samurai", and "Tora-san's Grand Scheme".