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Yoshiaki Hanayagi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
8Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 5, 1924

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yoshiaki Hanayagi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yoshiaki Hanayagi'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yoshiaki Hanayagi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sansho the Bailiff, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yoshiaki Hanayagi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yoshiaki Hanayagi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Sansho the Bailiff (1954) movie poster
★8.1

Sansho the Bailiff: In medieval Japan, a woman and her children journey to find the family's patriarch, who was exiled years earlier.

Sansho the Bailiff

1954•Drama
★7.8
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) movie poster
★7.8

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum: In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in fem

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

1939•Romance
★6.0
The Spell of the Hidden Gold (1958) movie poster
★6.0

The Spell of the Hidden Gold: Historical drama about a sleepy-eyed ronin.

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

1958•Drama
★5.5
Clouds at Sunset (1967) movie poster
★5.5

Clouds at Sunset: A Japanese soldier deserts his position and travels to a small town on the Sea of Japan to start over. When a young maid

Clouds at Sunset

1967•Drama
★5.0
The Story of Shunkin (1954) movie poster
★5.0

The Story of Shunkin: Based on the novel by Junichiro Tanizaki. Story of the beautiful blind daughter of a wealthy businessman who falls in lo

The Story of Shunkin

1954•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yoshiaki Hanayagi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1967 Clouds at Sunset - Average Similar →
1961 晴小袖 - Flop Similar →
1958 The Spell of the Hidden Gold Sakyo Matsunaga Average Similar →
1954 The Story of Shunkin - Flop Similar →
1954 Sansho the Bailiff Zushiô Super Hit Similar →
1941 夫婦太鼓 多助 Flop Similar →
1940 晴小袖 与吉 Flop Similar →
1939 The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum Tamijirô Onoue Super Hit Similar →

Yoshiaki Hanayagi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yoshiaki Hanayagi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yoshiaki Hanayagi is "Sansho the Bailiff" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Yoshiaki Hanayagi acted in?

Yoshiaki Hanayagi has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yoshiaki Hanayagi?

Other notable films include "The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum", "The Spell of the Hidden Gold", and "Clouds at Sunset".