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Toshio Chiba

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
50Total Films
9.8 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 30, 1926
Birth Place: Chiba, Japan

Toshio Chiba Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Toshio Chiba 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 Toshio Chiba's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Toshio Chiba'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 Lord Tadanao, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Toshio Chiba Movies Ranked

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

★9.8
Lord Tadanao (1960) movie poster
★9.8

Lord Tadanao:

Lord Tadanao

1960•Action
★8.0
The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations (1956) movie poster
★8.0

The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations: A power struggle in the fief of Okazaki causes the death of Namiji, a nobleman's daughter. As her fiancé seeks revenge,

The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations

1956•Horror
★8.0
Ugetsu (1953) movie poster
★8.0

Ugetsu: In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village

Ugetsu

1953•Fantasy
★8.0
The Lightning Sword (1962) movie poster
★8.0

The Lightning Sword: Shinjiro is a rambler, a single sword carrying lone wolf with only his fighting skills to protect him. He doesn’t know w

The Lightning Sword

1962•Adventure
★7.4
Samurai Vendetta (1959) movie poster
★7.4

Samurai Vendetta: Two amiable samurai wind up on opposite sides of the vendetta between Lord Asano's retainers and the family of Lord Kira

Samurai Vendetta

1959•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Toshio Chiba has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 The Challenge Customs Officer Average Similar →
1970 Prison Tales - Flop Similar →
1969 Memoir of Japanese Assassinations Hoshi Toru Hit Similar →
1969 Yakuza Law - Average Similar →
1965 Sanshiro Sugata Torakichi Hit Similar →
1963 An Actor's Revenge - Hit Similar →
1963 Shinsengumi Chronicles Gorô Hirayama Hit Similar →
1962 The Lightning Sword Tomizo Super Hit Similar →
1962 Ninja, A Band of Assassins - Average Similar →
1962 New Bad Reputation Continues - Flop Similar →
1962 Long Swords of the Loyal Forty-Seven - Flop Similar →
1962 170 Leagues to Edo - Flop Similar →
1962 Destiny's Son - Hit Similar →
1962 Sōran wataridori - Flop Similar →
1962 The Tale of Zatoichi Masakichi Hit Similar →
1961 Buddha Graha Flop Similar →
1961 Iro no Michi Oshiemasu: Yume San'ya - Flop Similar →
1961 Tough Guy - Flop Similar →
1961 Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo Girutan Flop Similar →
1961 The Gambler's Code Akada Sanjûrô Hit Similar →
1961 Otemoyan - Flop Similar →
1961 Three Young Samurai - Hit Similar →
1961 Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut - Average Similar →
1960 Lord Tadanao - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Satan's Sword Coolie Saizo Hit Similar →
1960 Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous - Average Similar →
1960 Koga's Messenger - Flop Similar →
1960 The Demon of Mount Oe - Average Similar →
1960 The Two Musashis - Flop Similar →
1959 Samurai Vendetta - Hit Similar →
1959 The Lord Pretends Gô Masaki Flop Similar →
1959 Sudden Attack of the Christian Lord - Average Similar →
1959 Jirocho Fuji - Hit Similar →
1959 The Woman and the Pirate 種子島の常 Flop Similar →
1958 Travels of Lord Mito Kakunoshin Atsumi Flop Similar →
1958 Ambush at Iga Pass - Flop Similar →
1958 Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion - Flop Similar →
1958 Hana no yukyo-den - Flop Similar →
1958 White Snake Woman - Flop Similar →
1958 Hanatarō Jumon - Flop Similar →
1957 Secret of Naruto - Hit Similar →
1957 Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman Shichigoro Flop Similar →
1957 Ghost-Cat of Yonaki Swamp - Hit Similar →
1956 Gonpachi Sajima Kikuchi Flop Similar →
1956 The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Flowery Brothers - Flop Similar →
1956 Asataro the Crow - Flop Similar →
1954 A Samurai's Love - Flop Similar →
1953 Gate of Hell Michizane Hit Similar →
1953 Ugetsu Armored Knight Super Hit Similar →

Toshio Chiba - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Toshio Chiba?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Toshio Chiba is "Lord Tadanao" with a rating of 9.8/10.

How many movies has Toshio Chiba acted in?

Toshio Chiba has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Toshio Chiba?

Other notable films include "The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations", "Ugetsu", and "The Lightning Sword".

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