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Toshio Shimamura

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
16Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Toshio Shimamura reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Toshio Shimamura'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 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Toshio Shimamura remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Good Morning, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Toshio Shimamura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Toshio Shimamura's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Good Morning (1959) movie poster
★7.7

Good Morning: A lighthearted take on director Yasujiro Ozu’s perennial theme of the challenges of inter­generational relationships, Go

Good Morning

1959•Comedy
★7.5
Early Spring (1956) movie poster
★7.5

Early Spring: A young Tokyo salary man and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he has an ext

Early Spring

1956•Drama
★7.3
Pale Flower (1964) movie poster
★7.3

Pale Flower: A gangster gets released from prison and has to cope with the recent shifts of power between the gangs, while taking car

Pale Flower

1964•Crime
★7.1
The Thick-Walled Room (1956) movie poster
★7.1

The Thick-Walled Room: A group of rank-and-file Japanese soldiers are jailed for crimes against humanity, themselves victims of a nation refusi

The Thick-Walled Room

1956•Drama
★7.0
I Will Buy You (1956) movie poster
★7.0

I Will Buy You: A talent scout moves sharply, dead-set on signing a promising athlete to the baseball team the Toyko Flowers.

I Will Buy You

1956•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Toshio Shimamura.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1964 Pale Flower - Hit Similar →
1962 August Moon - Flop Similar →
1961 A Good Man, A Good Day - Flop Similar →
1959 Good Morning Oden Restaurant Owner Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Snow Flurry Villager Hit Similar →
1956 I Will Buy You Clothes shop owner Hit Similar →
1956 The Thick-Walled Room - Hit Similar →
1956 Farewell to Dream - Hit Similar →
1956 Early Spring - Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Big Ambition - Flop Similar →
1954 Somewhere Beneath the Wide Sky - Average Similar →
1952 Youth of the Son - Hit Similar →
1952 Sono yoru no tsuma - Flop Similar →
1943 Dancing with a Mask - Flop Similar →
1943 Port of Flowers Janitor Hit Similar →
1942 South Wind 2 - Flop Similar →

Toshio Shimamura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Toshio Shimamura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Toshio Shimamura is "Good Morning" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Toshio Shimamura acted in?

Toshio Shimamura has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Toshio Shimamura?

Other notable films include "Early Spring", "Pale Flower", and "The Thick-Walled Room".