Chiyonosuke Azuma - Actor Profile

Chiyonosuke Azuma

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 19, 1926
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Chiyonosuke Azuma

Actor and dancer.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chiyonosuke Azuma 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 Chiyonosuke Azuma'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chiyonosuke Azuma remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Paper Crane Palanquin, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chiyonosuke Azuma Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chiyonosuke Azuma's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Paper Crane Palanquin (1960) movie poster
★10.0

Paper Crane Palanquin — The death of a samurai in a palanquin leads girl detective Oshichi to take action to crush a plot to overthrow the Shogu

Paper Crane Palanquin

1960•Comedy
★9.0
Avenging Father (1956) movie poster
★9.0

Avenging Father —

Avenging Father

1956•Drama
★8.5
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey (1962) movie poster
★8.5

Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey — Playhouse employees Okimi and Otoshi become involved in an undercover officer’s investigation of a gang when they accide

Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey

1962•Adventure
★8.3
Lord Mito: All Star Version (1960) movie poster
★8.3

Lord Mito: All Star Version — In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura.

Lord Mito: All Star Version

1960
★8.1
Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun (1959) movie poster
★8.1

Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun — After settling the matter of shogunal succession, the retired Old Lord of Mito finds himself in a sea of trouble when he

Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun

1959•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chiyonosuke Azuma.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1990 The Legend of Zipang - Average Similar →
1979 Battle Fever J: The Movie General Kurama Tetsuzan Average Similar →
1979 The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi Akechi Kojuro Average Similar →
1966 Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza Mutsuda no Sanzo Hit Similar →
1963 The Yagyu Military Art: The One-Eyed Ninja - Hit Similar →
1963 Seventeen Ninja - Hit Similar →
1963 The Mysterious Cape Hayakawa Samanosuke Average Similar →
1963 Tokaido Fullhouse - Hit Similar →
1962 The Yagyu Military Art: One Eyed Swordsman - Average Similar →
1962 Drunken Sword - Average Similar →
1962 Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon Yokichi Super Hit Similar →
1962 Kisaragi Sword Yoshimune Tokugawa Average Similar →
1962 Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Conspirator - Average Similar →
1961 Law in Ghost Island Hamakaze-no-Bunji Flop Similar →
1961 The Cave of the Vampire Bats - Average Similar →
1961 The Ako Retainers Horibe Anbei Flop Similar →
1960 Cases of Hanshichi Kirihata no Tsunekichi Average Similar →
1960 Lord Mito: All Star Version - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Paper Crane Palanquin Sasaki Hyoma Super Hit Similar →
1960 Runway to Hell Ichinojô Kaneko Hit Similar →
1960 Yakuza of Ina Magistrate Kuwayama Hit Similar →
1960 Road of Chivalry - Flop Similar →
1959 A Spectacular Showdown Kiyotaki no Sakichi Average Similar →
1959 Lord Mito 2: The Nation's Vice Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy - Average Similar →
1959 Souls in the Moonlight III Komai Noto-no-kami Hit Similar →
1959 Whirlwind Magistrate - Average Similar →
1959 Goblin in Stirrups - Flop Similar →
1958 The Abandoned Swords - Average Similar →
1958 The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi Kurama Tengu Super Hit Similar →
1958 Seven from Edo Murase Flop Similar →
1958 Souls in the Moonlight II Komai Noto-no-kami Hit Similar →
1958 Detective Hibari: Case of the Golden Hairpins Sasaki Hyoma Flop Similar →
1958 Secret of The Golden Spell Shogun Yoshimune Average Similar →
1958 The Scroll’s Secret - Average Similar →
1958 A Chivalrous Spirit Hangoro Hit Similar →
1957 Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1957 Sasaki Kojiro Sasaki Kojiro Average Similar →
1957 Lord Mito - Flop Similar →
1957 Ghost in the Well Harima Aoyama Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Seven Vows, Part 3 - Hit Similar →
1957 Shimizu Port of Chivalry Shichigoro Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Seven Vows, Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1956 The Seven Vows - Hit Similar →
1956 Avenging Father Soga Sukenari Super Hit Similar →
1956 Swordsman of the Two Sword Style Sasaki Kojiro Flop Similar →
1955 Returning Spirit - Flop Similar →
1955 The Swordsman and the Actress - Flop Similar →
1954 Fall of the Shogun's Militia Tokugawa Yoshinobu Hit Similar →

Chiyonosuke Azuma - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chiyonosuke Azuma?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chiyonosuke Azuma is "Paper Crane Palanquin" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Chiyonosuke Azuma acted in?

Chiyonosuke Azuma has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chiyonosuke Azuma?

Other notable films include "Avenging Father", "Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey", and "Lord Mito: All Star Version".