Ken Mishima

Acting

18Total Films

6.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 2, 1922

Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Mishima reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ken Mishima'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ken Mishima remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Man Who Causes a Storm, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ken Mishima Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Mishima's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7

Man Who Causes a Storm (1957) movie poster

★6.7

Man Who Causes a Storm — Shoichi Kokubun is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In atte

Man Who Causes a Storm

1957•Drama

★6.3

Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws (1961) movie poster

★6.3

Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws — This time, sword-saint Yagyu Jubei battles the evil corruption in Akizuki Village, with the help of his friend, a samura

Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws

1961

★0.0

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Cell No. 8 — A man and a woman meet through a strange fate. This unique melodrama depicts the course of their budding love in a corne

Cell No. 8

1956

★0.0

★0.0

Hell Worms — A group of bandits flee to the mountains after killing an evil moneylender. Remake of Hiroshi Inagaki's Jigoku no mushi

Hell Worms

1979•Drama

★0.0

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Flesh Smuggling — A true semi-documentary drama depicting a record of a sheriff's challenge to the vivid evil of a sailor who embarked on

Flesh Smuggling

1956

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Mishima.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1979	Hell Worms	Shichi the Ryanko	Flop	Similar →
1964	Destroyer Yukikaze	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Fearful Witch	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws	-	Average	Similar →
1961	お世継ぎ初道中	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	北上川悲歌	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Gōdatsu sareta kenjū	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Man Who Causes a Storm	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	高校四年	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Birth of a Jazz Maiden	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Lunar Eclipse	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Flesh Smuggling	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Kobushidake denki	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Satan's Town	Kimoto	Flop	Similar →
1956	Pure Emotions of the Sea	Sailor A	Flop	Similar →
1956	Cell No. 8	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	美男お小姓　人斬り彦齋	-	Flop	Similar →

Ken Mishima - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Mishima?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Mishima is "Man Who Causes a Storm" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Ken Mishima acted in?

Ken Mishima has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Mishima?

Other notable films include "Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws", "Cell No. 8", and "Hell Worms".