Bokuzen Hidari - Actor Profile

Bokuzen Hidari

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 20, 1894
Birth Place: Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan

About Bokuzen Hidari

Bokuzen Hidari (左 卜全 Hidari Bokuzen, 20 February 1894 - 26 May 1971) was a Japanese actor and comedian born in Kotesashi Village (now part of Tokorozawa), Iruma District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. He appeared in such films as Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, The Lower Depths and Ikiru. Hidari was famous among Japanese audiences for his portrayals of meek, downtrodden men, and although a teetotaller, was renowned for his convincing drunk scenes (see esp. "Ikiru").

Bokuzen Hidari Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bokuzen Hidari reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Bokuzen Hidari'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 A Fishmonger's Tour, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bokuzen Hidari Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bokuzen Hidari's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Bokuzen Hidari has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1971 Follow the Girls Shima-san Super Hit Similar →
1971 Live and Learn Janitor Super Hit Similar →
1971 New Shameless School Alfata Jinbei Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Little Hero - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Oh, My Comrade! - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Shameless School: Tackle Kiss - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Shameless School: Health Check in the Nude Jinbei Super Hit Similar →
1970 Five Gents and a Kuniang Aso Chairman Super Hit Similar →
1969 Konto 55: Grand Outer Space Adventure - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Our Wasteland - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Sex and Life - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Red Beard Patient A Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Rabble - Super Hit Similar →
1964 3 Gents in the Snow Country - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Hail the 3 Gents Kuroda (President of Taisho Paper) Super Hit Similar →
1963 Street of Wandering Men - Super Hit Similar →
1963 A Fishmonger's Tour - Super Hit Similar →
1962 My Hobo - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Curry Rice - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Local Reporter - Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Onsen - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Pride of the Campus Prof. Ishiwaki Super Hit Similar →
1961 Awamori-kun nishi-e iku - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Youth and His Amulet - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Playboy President Chairman Yokoyama Super Hit Similar →
1961 Invitation to the Enchanted Town - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Lord Mito: All Star Version - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Ripe and Marriageable Salesman Super Hit Similar →
1959 Fox and Raccoon Hidematsu Yasufuku Super Hit Similar →
1959 3 Dolls in College - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Echo Mountain - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Hana no yukyo-den - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Hotelman's Holiday Teacher Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Princess of Badger Palace Awa-no-Kami Super Hit Similar →
1958 Makeraremasen katsumadewa - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Men of Toho-ku - Super Hit Similar →
1957 On Wings of Love Heikichi Kobayashi Super Hit Similar →
1956 Typhoon Furor - Super Hit Similar →
1955 A Hole of My Own Making - Super Hit Similar →
1955 House of Many Pleasures Florist Super Hit Similar →
1955 All is Well Hikoichi Okubo Super Hit Similar →
1955 Lovetide Factory owner (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Yohei Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Man Who Came to Port Kan-jii Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru Ohara Super Hit Similar →
1952 Today is Payday Section chief Super Hit Similar →
1952 Beauty and the Thief - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Shi no machi wo nogarete - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Foghorn - Super Hit Similar →
1951 Elegy - Super Hit Similar →

Bokuzen Hidari - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bokuzen Hidari?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bokuzen Hidari is "A Fishmonger's Tour" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Bokuzen Hidari acted in?

Bokuzen Hidari has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bokuzen Hidari?

Other notable films include "Sex and Life", "Local Reporter", and "A Comedy in Front of the Station: Onsen".

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