Isamu Kosugi - Actor Profile

Isamu Kosugi

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 24, 1904
Birth Place: Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan

About Isamu Kosugi

Isamu Kosugi (小杉 勇, Kosugi Isamu, 24 February 1904 – 8 April 1983) was a Japanese actor and film director.

Isamu Kosugi Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Isamu Kosugi'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 Island of Horrors, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Isamu Kosugi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Isamu Kosugi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Isamu Kosugi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Modern Chivarly: Sworn Brothers - Hit Similar →
1969 Exiled to Hell Iwamatsu Koiso Flop Similar →
1966 The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay Oba Kumakura Hit Similar →
1959 Crazy Jailbreak Fukazawa, policeman Flop Similar →
1959 Zattō ni hikarume - Flop Similar →
1958 Zesshou Shôzô Flop Similar →
1958 A Slope in the Sun Dr. Shiozawa Average Similar →
1957 I Am Waiting Uchiyama Hit Similar →
1957 Birth of a Jazz Maiden Tôhô Tani Flop Similar →
1957 Saigo no totsugeki - Flop Similar →
1956 Hungry Soul, Part II Naokichi Shiba Hit Similar →
1956 Hungry Soul Naokichi Shiba Average Similar →
1955 Twilight Saloon Moichiro Umeda Super Hit Similar →
1954 Turbid Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Night in Hawaii - Hit Similar →
1951 G-men of Japan 3: Fearless Counterattack - Flop Similar →
1951 祇園物語 春怨 - Flop Similar →
1950 A Thousand Standards of Stone Tetsugorô Flop Similar →
1950 Golden Beast Matayoshi Shishido Flop Similar →
1949 Gokumon Jima: Kaimei Hen - Flop Similar →
1949 Island of Horrors Police Shimizu Super Hit Similar →
1949 Delinquent Girl - Hit Similar →
1949 Goblin Courier - Average Similar →
1948 Kōfuku no genkai - Flop Similar →
1948 The Grand Master Kikuoka Super Hit Similar →
1947 Phoenix Hiroya Yasaka Average Similar →
1945 Theater - Flop Similar →
1945 Victory Song Okawa Average Similar →
1945 Umi no tora - Flop Similar →
1944 Yasen gungakutai Naota Hit Similar →
1943 Navy - Super Hit Similar →
1943 Our Planes Fly South - Flop Similar →
1941 The 47 Ronin Denpachirô Tamon Hit Similar →
1941 君と僕 Ryohei Kubo Hit Similar →
1939 Mud and Soldiers - Hit Similar →
1939 Earth Kanji Super Hit Similar →
1939 Explosion! - Hit Similar →
1938 Jinsei Gekijo: Zankyaku hen - Flop Similar →
1938 Five Scouts Unit Commander Okada Average Similar →
1937 Unending Advance - Super Hit Similar →
1937 The Daughter of the Samurai Teruo Yamato Average Similar →
1936 Theater of Life: Youth Version - Super Hit Similar →
1934 Sun over the River Kentaro's father Flop Similar →
1933 Police Officer Officer Itami Hit Similar →
1930 Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown Higuchi Hit Similar →
1929 Hyakumensô - Flop Similar →
1929 Tokyo March 佐久間雄吉 Average Similar →
1929 A Living Puppet Daisuke Segi Super Hit Similar →
1929 Metropolitan Symphony Motozo Super Hit Similar →
1928 Kekkon nijuso: zenpen - Flop Similar →

Isamu Kosugi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Isamu Kosugi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Isamu Kosugi is "Island of Horrors" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Isamu Kosugi acted in?

Isamu Kosugi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Isamu Kosugi?

Other notable films include "Metropolitan Symphony", "Unending Advance", and "A Living Puppet".

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