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Yasushi Ōshiro

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
29Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yasushi Ōshiro reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yasushi Ōshiro'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yasushi Ōshiro remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Eighteen Years in Prison, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yasushi Ōshiro Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yasushi Ōshiro's career based on audience ratings.

★8.7
Eighteen Years in Prison (1967) movie poster
★8.7

Eighteen Years in Prison: A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on to become a

Eighteen Years in Prison

1967•Drama
★8.5
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey (1962) movie poster
★8.5

Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey: Playhouse employees Okimi and Otoshi become involved in an undercover officer’s investigation of a gang when they accide

Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey

1962•Adventure
★8.0
Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun (1983) movie poster
★8.0

Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun: Samon Kamiyama, a yoriki of the Minami-machi magistrate infiltrates the Denzū-machi prison disguised as Mushuku Sahēji.

Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun

1983•Action
★7.8
Three Yakuza (1965) movie poster
★7.8

Three Yakuza: A tale of three Yakuza gamblers who traveled Japan during the samurai era living by their wits and sword skills. Told in

Three Yakuza

1965•Action
★7.3
Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1973) movie poster
★7.3

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: In the teeming black markets of postwar Japan, Shozo Hirono and his buddies find themselves in a new war between factiou

Battles Without Honor and Humanity

1973•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yasushi Ōshiro.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado - Flop Similar →
1983 Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Shogun Assassins - Flop Similar →
1974 The Rapacious Jailbreaker - Hit Similar →
1973 The Viper Brothers: The Blackmailers - Average Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity Keeper Hit Similar →
1971 The Viper Brothers - Hit Similar →
1969 Kanto Street Peddlers Hayashi Flop Similar →
1969 Akakage: 3-D Adventure Movie - Hit Similar →
1967 Gamblers: The Dragon Tattoo - Flop Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Seven Fugitives - Flop Similar →
1966 Watari, the Ninja Boy - Average Similar →
1965 Three Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Warrior of the Wind - Hit Similar →
1962 Uta matsuri akagiyama - Flop Similar →
1962 Edokko Nagaya - Flop Similar →
1962 While Traveling - Flop Similar →
1962 Denshichi Torimonocho: Man without Shadow - Flop Similar →
1962 Abekobe dōchū - Flop Similar →
1962 Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Seven Knights Pt. 2 - Flop Similar →
1961 Vampire Monster Mansion - Flop Similar →
1961 Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1 - Average Similar →
1961 Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword - Average Similar →
1960 Tsubakuro dōchū - Flop Similar →
1960 Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Furisode Mansion - Flop Similar →
1960 Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Road - Flop Similar →
1960 Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Akiba - Flop Similar →

Yasushi Ōshiro - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yasushi Ōshiro?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yasushi Ōshiro is "Eighteen Years in Prison" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Yasushi Ōshiro acted in?

Yasushi Ōshiro has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yasushi Ōshiro?

Other notable films include "Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey", "Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun", and "Three Yakuza".