Takamaru Sasaki - Actor Profile

Takamaru Sasaki

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 30, 1898
Birth Place: Shibecha, Hokkaido, Japan

Takamaru Sasaki Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Takamaru Sasaki reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Takamaru Sasaki'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 Kagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Takamaru Sasaki Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Kagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger (1959) movie poster
★10.0

Kagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger: For the poor, Edo is Hell on Earth, starving under the rule of Tanuma Okitsugi, corrupt councilor to the shogun. But the

Kagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger

1959•Action
★9.0
Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai (1963) movie poster
★9.0

Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai: Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager wage. All Gonza wanted was

Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai

1963•Drama
★8.2
Samurai Rebellion (1967) movie poster
★8.2

Samurai Rebellion: The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether

Samurai Rebellion

1967•Drama
★8.1
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun (1959) movie poster
★8.1

Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun: After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he

Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun

1959•Adventure
★8.1
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (1959) movie poster
★8.1

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love: After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labour chief at a larg

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

1959•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Takamaru Sasaki has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1976 The War of the 16 Year Olds Kōzaburō Average Similar →
1971 The Battle of Okinawa - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman - Hit Similar →
1969 New Prison Walls of Abashiri 2 - Average Similar →
1969 Battle of the Japan Sea Consultant Kuki Average Similar →
1969 Japan Organized Crime Boss Kita Kido Super Hit Similar →
1968 Industrial Spy Araki Average Similar →
1968 Big Time Gambling Boss Gisuke Kawashima Hit Similar →
1967 Samurai Rebellion Kenmotsu Sasahara Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Colt Is My Passport Otawara Hit Similar →
1966 The Sword of Doom Ishinsai Nakamura Super Hit Similar →
1966 Shinobi no mono 7: Mist Saizo Strikes Back - Average Similar →
1966 Rise Against the Sword Goro Shiro Average Similar →
1965 Invasion of Astro-Monster Chairman of Earth Committee Hit Similar →
1965 Beast Alley Dietman Okamura Hit Similar →
1965 Young Guy at Sea 武田教授 Average Similar →
1965 Sanshiro Sugata Inuma Hit Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing The Honorable Elder Mizuno Tadakuni Average Similar →
1964 Homeless Dog - Hit Similar →
1964 Ukyunosuke's Reverse Ichimonji Cut - Average Similar →
1963 Young Guy in Hawaii 矢内教授 Average Similar →
1963 The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy - Average Similar →
1963 Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights Terumasa Ikeda Hit Similar →
1962 A Flame at the Pier - Average Similar →
1962 G-Men in the Pacific Kanji Matsuno Average Similar →
1962 Gorath Prime Minister Seki Average Similar →
1962 The Christian Revolt - Average Similar →
1961 Flower, Storm and Gangster Kawakita Average Similar →
1961 The Spear of Heroism - Average Similar →
1961 Tange Sazen and the Princess - Flop Similar →
1961 Zero Focus - Average Similar →
1961 Bitter End of a Sweet Night - Average Similar →
1960 The Human Vapor Police Chief Hit Similar →
1960 Blood Is Dry - Average Similar →
1960 The Secret of the Telegian Dr. Niki Average Similar →
1959 Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Hawk of the North - Flop Similar →
1959 Kagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Lord Nobunaga's Early Days - Average Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 Queen Bee's Anger Hikotarô Flop Similar →
1957 Rebellion - Average Similar →
1957 Tales of Young Genji Kuro - Hit Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Kuniharu Tsuzuki Super Hit Similar →
1956 I Will Buy You Shiraishi Hit Similar →
1956 Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island Omitsu's father Hit Similar →
1955 Foul Play Inspector Osawa Average Similar →
1953 The Eagle of the Pacific Chief of Staff, Combined Fleet Super Hit Similar →
1950 Street of Violence Kano Hit Similar →

Takamaru Sasaki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takamaru Sasaki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takamaru Sasaki is "Kagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Takamaru Sasaki acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Takamaru Sasaki?

Other notable films include "Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai", "Samurai Rebellion", and "Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun".

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