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Thunder Sugiyama

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
14Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 23, 1940
Birth Place: Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Thunder Sugiyama reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Thunder Sugiyama'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Thunder Sugiyama remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Harimao, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Thunder Sugiyama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Thunder Sugiyama's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Harimao (1989) movie poster
★8.0

Harimao: A movie about Yutaka Tani, also known as " Malay Tiger Harimao, " who was active on the Malay Peninsula during the Pacif

Harimao

1989•War
★5.8
Message from Space (1978) movie poster
★5.8

Message from Space: The peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother rath

Message from Space

1978•Action
★5.7
Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street (1984) movie poster
★5.7

Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street: A master thief is duped by lookalikes for James Bond and the Queen of England into stealing a valuable gem from a heavil

Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street

1984•Action
★5.5
Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist (1976) movie poster
★5.5

Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist: Kiku Nakakawa, the only daughter of an old kimono shop owner in Kyoto, is enthusiastic about karate. To help her friend

Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist

1976•Action
★5.0
Kids (1985) movie poster
★5.0

Kids: In the basement of a pornographic shop in the port town, there was a secret handgun manufacturing factory. Three guns we

Kids

1985•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Thunder Sugiyama.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Irresistable Angel: Suck It All Up Kageyama Flop Similar →
2000 Teachers of Sexual Play: Modelling Vessels with the Female Body Kamikaze Flop Similar →
1998 Phallus: The Man Bald man Flop Similar →
1994 Dolphins return to the sea - Flop Similar →
1989 Harimao General Yamashita Super Hit Similar →
1988 Alien Sex Dream - Flop Similar →
1988 Bu-ra-i no onna - Flop Similar →
1985 Kids - Flop Similar →
1985 Akagawa Jiro's Vampire is Coming of Age - Flop Similar →
1984 Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street Oddjob Average Similar →
1983 Debauchery Kurokawa Flop Similar →
1978 Message from Space Big Sam Average Similar →
1976 Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist Nick Average Similar →
1965 A Comedy in Front of the Station: University Student A Flop Similar →

Thunder Sugiyama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Thunder Sugiyama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thunder Sugiyama is "Harimao" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Thunder Sugiyama acted in?

Thunder Sugiyama has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Thunder Sugiyama?

Other notable films include "Message from Space", "Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street", and "Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist".