Yūsaku Terashima - Actor Profile

Yūsaku Terashima

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 12, 1904

Yūsaku Terashima Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Yūsaku Terashima'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 Broken Swords, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yūsaku Terashima Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yūsaku Terashima's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Broken Swords (1969) movie poster
★7.7

Broken Swords: The tragic, yet exciting story of the friendship between Nakayama Yasubei, a member of the 47 Ronin, and Tange Tenzen, a

Broken Swords

1969•Drama
★7.6
Bamboo Doll of Echizen (1963) movie poster
★7.6

Bamboo Doll of Echizen: Kisuke, a young bamboo worker marries Tomoe, a courtesan who was once involved with Kisuke's late father.

Bamboo Doll of Echizen

1963•Drama
★7.4
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) movie poster
★7.4

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance: Official Shogunate executioner Ogami Itto has been framed for disloyalty to the Shogunate by the Yagyu clan, against who

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

1972•Drama
★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
★7.3
Assassins for sale (1963) movie poster
★7.3

Assassins for sale: Nagasaki at the end of the Edo period had the taste of a criminal paradise, where, despite the exotic, dangerous work wa

Assassins for sale

1963•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Yūsaku Terashima has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1976 The Temple of the Golden Pavillion - Average Similar →
1973 Zatoichi's Conspiracy Yahei Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril - Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance - Hit Similar →
1970 Naked Ambition - Hit Similar →
1969 Haunted Castle Yosuke Average Similar →
1969 The Curse of the Ghost - Average Similar →
1969 Lefty Fencer - Flop Similar →
1969 Broken Swords - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Two Bodyguards - Flop Similar →
1968 Sleepy Eyes of Death 10: Hell Is a Woman - Average Similar →
1967 Zatoichi Challenged - Hit Similar →
1967 The Homely Sister Tea shop old man Average Similar →
1967 A Certain Killer - Hit Similar →
1967 Zatoichi's Cane Sword Noodle Shop Owner Hit Similar →
1966 Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom - Flop Similar →
1966 Zatoichi's Pilgrimage Farmer Hit Similar →
1966 The Betrayal Sahachi Average Similar →
1966 Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess - Average Similar →
1966 The Thieves' Who's Who - Hit Similar →
1965 Young Boss: Prison Release - Flop Similar →
1965 Zatoichi's Revenge Yasaku Hit Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction - Average Similar →
1964 Homeless Dog - Hit Similar →
1964 Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold - Hit Similar →
1963 Bamboo Doll of Echizen - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Assassins for sale - Hit Similar →
1963 Shinsengumi Chronicles Sôbei Ikedaya Hit Similar →
1962 Ninja, A Band of Assassins - Average Similar →
1962 A Night to Remember - Average Similar →
1962 The Fencing Master - Average Similar →
1962 Ken ni kakeru - Flop Similar →
1962 Teppo Yasu no Shogai - Flop Similar →
1962 The Temple of Wild Geese Izaburō Asano Hit Similar →
1962 The Actress and the Three Rascals - Flop Similar →
1961 The Casebooks of Zenigata Heiji: The Beautiful Shark - Flop Similar →
1960 The Blind Menace - Hit Similar →
1960 Ghost Story: Depth of Kasane - Flop Similar →
1960 Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous - Average Similar →
1959 Samurai Vendetta - Hit Similar →
1959 Jirocho Fuji - Hit Similar →
1959 Ojo-kichiza - Flop Similar →
1958 Conflagration - Hit Similar →
1958 The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall - Hit Similar →
1956 Zangiku monogatari Tamizô Onoe Hit Similar →
1953 Princess Finds Her Prince - Flop Similar →
1952 Children of Hiroshima - Hit Similar →
1951 Judge of the Ashuras - Flop Similar →
1949 White-haired Demon - Flop Similar →
1948 Apostasy - Flop Similar →

Yūsaku Terashima - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yūsaku Terashima?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yūsaku Terashima is "Broken Swords" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Yūsaku Terashima acted in?

Yūsaku Terashima has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yūsaku Terashima?

Other notable films include "Bamboo Doll of Echizen", "Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance", and "Samurai Vendetta".

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