Bunta Sugawara - Actor Profile

Bunta Sugawara

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 16, 1933
Birth Place: Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

About Bunta Sugawara

Bunta Sugawara was a Japanese actor who appeared in over 200 Japanese feature films, most prevalently in Yakuza films. On December 1, 2014, it was announced that Sugawara had died from liver cancer in a Tokyo hospital on November 28, 2014 at the age of 81. (Wikipedia)

Bunta Sugawara Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Bunta Sugawara'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 The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bunta Sugawara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bunta Sugawara's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Bunta Sugawara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Wolf Children Nirasaki (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Spirited Away Kamaji (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 The Nippon Television Special of Spirited Away - Super Hit Similar →
1997 An Angel with Many Scars - Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Man Who Shot the Don - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Kita no kuni kara '92 Sudachi Part 1 - Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Hall of the Crying Deer - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Flames of Blood Senkichi Super Hit Similar →
1979 Run Truck Rascal, Run! - Super Hit Similar →
1979 A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Down with The Big Boss Hachiyo Shunji Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Truck Rascals Go to The North - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Truck Rascals: Another Odyssey of Momojiro - Super Hit Similar →
1977 I Am A Man of Honor - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Truckster of Guts - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Truck Rascals in Fever Heat - Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Three Ginza Rascals - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Truckster Goes to Hokkaido - Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Viper Brothers and the Young General - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Violent Fraternity - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Miracle on Lubang Island: Army Nakano School - Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Viper Brothers: Four and a Half Years in Jail - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Yakuza Skirmishes - Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats - Super Hit Similar →
1972 A Yakuza Has His Way Ishido Tsuneo Super Hit Similar →
1971 A Modern Yakuza: Three Decoy Blood Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Viper Brothers Rage Again - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Kanto Brothers' Code of Honor - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Wolves on Motorcycles - Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Swindlers - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Thugs of Shinjuku - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Hooligans on Buggies - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Postwar Secrets Shin'ichi Yamada Super Hit Similar →
1970 Wolves of the City, Money Hunters - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back Ryutatsu Super Hit Similar →
1969 Wolf Escort - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Bad Boss 3 - Super Hit Similar →
1969 A Modern Yakuza: The Code of the Lawless - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Delinquent Boss: Wolves of the City - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit Shibayama Ukon Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Marked Man - Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow Storm Mamushi Super Hit Similar →
1967 Rebellion of Japan - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Secret Agent 101 - Super Hit Similar →
1966 By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Invitation to the Enchanted Town - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Blood Sword of the 99th Virgin Masayuki Abe Super Hit Similar →
1959 Fight to the Death in a Blizzard - Super Hit Similar →

Bunta Sugawara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bunta Sugawara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bunta Sugawara is "The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Bunta Sugawara acted in?

Bunta Sugawara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bunta Sugawara?

Other notable films include "The Viper Brothers: Four and a Half Years in Jail", "The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers", and "Fight to the Death in a Blizzard".

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