Chu Arai - Actor Profile

Chu Arai

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 30, 1928
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Chu Arai Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Chu Arai'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 Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Chu Arai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chu Arai's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Chu Arai has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 Reiko, Sister of the Mob Father Super Hit Similar →
1992 Big Boss - Flop Similar →
1990 Let's Go to the Hospital Kokichi Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Boss' Wife Yamana Average Similar →
1987 Bakeru-kun - Flop Similar →
1986 Beyond the Shining Sea Tomizawa Hit Similar →
1986 Jokyōshi 'izu noodoriko' satsujin jiken - Flop Similar →
1986 House on Fire Kanda Flop Similar →
1985 The Beauty of the Black Pearl - Flop Similar →
1984 Beauty in the Flames - Flop Similar →
1984 Beauty of the Forbidden Fruit - Flop Similar →
1983 Detective Story Akira Akagawa Hit Similar →
1982 Highschool Scramble - Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Beauty of Heaven and Hell - Average Similar →
1981 Beauty with White Breasts - Flop Similar →
1980 Enchanted Beauty - Average Similar →
1980 Beauty of the Land of Cherry Blossoms 天知茂 Flop Similar →
1979 The Beauty of the Big Clock - Flop Similar →
1979 Red Scorpion Beauty - Flop Similar →
1979 Devilish Beauty - Flop Similar →
1979 The Jeweled Beauty - Flop Similar →
1978 Fairy Beauty - Flop Similar →
1978 Hakatakko Pure Heart - Average Similar →
1978 Have Wings on Your Heart - Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Beauty of the Black Narcissus - Flop Similar →
1978 White Mermaid Beauty - Flop Similar →
1978 Beauty on Death Row - Flop Similar →
1978 The Beauty in the Bathroom - Flop Similar →
1977 The Extravagant Cops - Flop Similar →
1975 Seigida! Mikatada! Zeninshugo!! - Super Hit Similar →
1973 大事件だよ全員集合!! - Flop Similar →
1973 チョットだけョ全員集合!! - Flop Similar →
1972 舞妓はんだよ全員集合!! - Flop Similar →
1972 祭りだお化けだ全員集合!! - Flop Similar →
1971 春だドリフだ全員集合!! - Flop Similar →
1971 ツンツン節だよ全員集合!! - Flop Similar →
1970 Fun on the Run Chuji Flop Similar →
1970 ズンドコズンドコ全員集合!! - Flop Similar →
1969 Our Miyo-chan Chuji Flop Similar →
1969 Madcap Mixup Chuji Hit Similar →
1969 It's The Drifters! All Star Attack - Super Hit Similar →
1969 ドリフターズですよ!特訓特訓また特訓 - Super Hit Similar →
1968 ドリフターズですよ!冒険冒険また冒険 - Flop Similar →
1968 Mexican Free-for-All Police Officer A Super Hit Similar →
1968 ドリフターズですよ!盗って盗って盗りまくれ - Super Hit Similar →
1968 やればやれるぜ全員集合!! - Flop Similar →
1967 ドリフターズですよ!前進前進また前進 - Flop Similar →
1967 Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya Chuzo Arai Super Hit Similar →
1967 Everybody, Let's Go! Arai Super Hit Similar →
1967 Dreams Come True at Night Gorilla Flop Similar →

Chu Arai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chu Arai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chu Arai is "Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Chu Arai acted in?

Chu Arai has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chu Arai?

Other notable films include "ドリフターズですよ!特訓特訓また特訓", "ドリフターズですよ!盗って盗って盗りまくれ", and "Highschool Scramble".

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