Yôhachi Shimada - Actor Profile

Yôhachi Shimada

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
10Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 13, 1950
Birth Place: Kasaoka, Okayama, Japan

Yôhachi Shimada Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yôhachi Shimada reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Yôhachi Shimada'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 Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yôhachi Shimada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yôhachi Shimada's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl (1999) movie poster
★6.8

Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl: In dreamlike mountain scenery, Toshiko makes a daring escape from her sexually warped Uncle Sonezaki. Fortunately, she m

Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl

1999•Crime
★6.6
Party 7 (2000) movie poster
★6.6

Party 7: Seven characters, introduced at the start of the film, get thrown together into the same hotel room: a thief who's stole

Party 7

2000•Action
★6.4
Smuggler (2011) movie poster
★6.4

Smuggler: To pay off his loan shark, failed actor Ryōsuke Kinuta is forced to smuggle dead bodies – and one live elite assassin –

Smuggler

2011•Action
★0.0
Road to the Don Theatrical Version (2003) movie poster
★0.0

Road to the Don Theatrical Version: A young yakuza experiences various conflicts, tactics, betrayals, rules, etc. in the gangster world, stands out in the o

Road to the Don Theatrical Version

2003
★0.0
Bad Money Hunting (2000) movie poster
★0.0

Bad Money Hunting: A man disappears, leaving a large amount of debt.

Bad Money Hunting

2000

Full Filmography

Every movie Yôhachi Shimada has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Smuggler Tanuma Average Similar →
2005 The King of Minami 32 - Flop Similar →
2003 Road to the Don Theatrical Version - Flop Similar →
2002 Hunter Will Seek You - Flop Similar →
2000 Party 7 Boss Dezaki Hit Similar →
2000 Bad Money Hunting - Flop Similar →
1999 Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl Michio Sonezaki Hit Similar →
1995 Villain Field - Flop Similar →
1991 Lone Wolf Cop: The Sex Doll Case - Flop Similar →
1986 Mofuku no niau hitozuma futari Driver Flop Similar →

Yôhachi Shimada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yôhachi Shimada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yôhachi Shimada is "Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Yôhachi Shimada acted in?

Yôhachi Shimada has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yôhachi Shimada?

Other notable films include "Party 7", "Smuggler", and "Road to the Don Theatrical Version".

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