Yūjirō Ishihara - Actor Profile

Yūjirō Ishihara

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 28, 1934
Birth Place: Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan

About Yūjirō Ishihara

Yūjirō Ishihara (石原 裕次郎, Ishihara Yūjirō, December 28, 1934 – July 17, 1987) was a Japanese actor and singer born in Kobe.[1] His elder brother is Shintaro Ishihara, an author, politician, and the Governor of Tokyo between 1999 and 2012. Yujiro's film debut was the 1956 film Season of the Sun, based on a novel written by his brother. He was beloved by many fans as a representative youth star in the films of postwar Japan and subsequently as a macho movie hero. He was extravagantly mourned following his early death from liver cancer.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yūjirō Ishihara reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yūjirō Ishihara'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yūjirō Ishihara remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in That Guy and I, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yūjirō Ishihara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yūjirō Ishihara's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
That Guy and I (1961) movie poster
★10.0

That Guy and I — Asada Keiko and Kurokawa Saburo are two young college students. When Keiko visits Saburo's house, she meets his father K

That Guy and I

1961•Romance
★7.4
Samurai Banners (1969) movie poster
★7.4

Samurai Banners — Kansuke Yamamoto is a samurai who dreams of a country united, peaceful from sea to sea. He enters the service of Takeda,

Samurai Banners

1969•Action
★7.3
Safari 5000 (1969) movie poster
★7.3

Safari 5000 — A Japanese racing driver for Nissan named Godai (Yujiro Ishihara) have a rivalry with a French driver named Pierre (Jea

Safari 5000

1969•Action
★7.0
Shadow Hunters 2: Echo of Destiny (1972) movie poster
★7.0

Shadow Hunters 2: Echo of Destiny — The great Daimyo enlists the aid of the three Shadow Hunters in ensuring the delivery of an illegal cannon in this seque

Shadow Hunters 2: Echo of Destiny

1972•Action
★7.0
A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era (1957) movie poster
★7.0

A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era — Saheji, a man-about-town, gets stuck at a high-class brothel when he can’t pay the bill. He makes the best of his situat

A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era

1957•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yūjirō Ishihara.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 Arcadia of My Youth Phantom F. Harlock I Average Similar →
1976 Frozen River - Flop Similar →
1973 Rebellion Reward Tetsuo Okita Flop Similar →
1972 Shadow Hunters 2: Echo of Destiny Jubei Muroto Hit Similar →
1972 Shadow Hunters Muroto Jubei Hit Similar →
1971 Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow Shinozaki Ryoki Average Similar →
1970 Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny Shinozaki Ryoki Hit Similar →
1970 The Walking Major Kitabayashi Hiroshi Flop Similar →
1970 Incident at Blood Pass Yataro Hit Similar →
1970 The Summit of Mt. Fuji Goro Umehara Flop Similar →
1969 The Cleanup Shimaji Flop Similar →
1969 Tenchu! Ryoma Sakamoto Hit Similar →
1969 Safari 5000 - Hit Similar →
1969 Samurai Banners Kenshin Uesugi Hit Similar →
1968 I Shall Not Forget - Flop Similar →
1968 The Sands of Kurobe Iwaoka Hit Similar →
1968 Dice and Swords - Hit Similar →
1967 Hawk of the Harbour - Flop Similar →
1966 The Harbor of No Return - Flop Similar →
1966 Kill the Night Rose Shinroku Tokugawa Flop Similar →
1965 Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes Yamamoto Hit Similar →
1964 Black Strait Akio Maki Flop Similar →
1964 Red Handkerchief - Hit Similar →
1963 Alone Across the Pacific The Youth Hit Similar →
1962 零戦黒雲一家 - Flop Similar →
1962 I Hate But Love Daisaku Kita Hit Similar →
1962 Facing to the Clouds - Flop Similar →
1962 Seinen no isu - Flop Similar →
1962 Love in Ginza - Flop Similar →
1962 Otoko to otoko no ikiru machi - Flop Similar →
1961 A Bold Life Shuhei Chubu Flop Similar →
1961 That Guy and I Saburo Kurokawa Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Day of Youth - Flop Similar →
1960 The Cards Will Tell - Flop Similar →
1959 The Wild Reporter Toshio Ishimatsu Flop Similar →
1959 A Man Explodes - Flop Similar →
1958 Red Pier Jiro Average Similar →
1958 Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku Kenji Matsuyama Flop Similar →
1958 A Slope in the Sun Shinji Tashiro Average Similar →
1958 Rusty Knife Yukihiko Tachibana Average Similar →
1958 Fangs of Night - Flop Similar →
1957 Man Who Causes a Storm Shoichi Kokubu Hit Similar →
1957 I Am Waiting Jôji Shimaki Hit Similar →
1957 The Eagle and the Hawk Senkichi Nomura Average Similar →
1957 A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era Shinsaku Takasugi Hit Similar →
1957 This Day's Life - Flop Similar →
1957 The Champion Shuntaro Fuma Average Similar →
1957 Birth of a Jazz Maiden Haruo Nanjô Flop Similar →
1956 Crazed Fruit Takishima Natsuhisa Hit Similar →
1956 Season of the Sun - Average Similar →

Yūjirō Ishihara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yūjirō Ishihara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yūjirō Ishihara is "That Guy and I" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yūjirō Ishihara acted in?

Yūjirō Ishihara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yūjirō Ishihara?

Other notable films include "Samurai Banners", "Safari 5000", and "Shadow Hunters 2: Echo of Destiny".