J

Jushiro Kobayashi

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 8, 1909
Birth Place: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Jushiro Kobayashi Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Jushiro Kobayashi'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 Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki, which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best Jushiro Kobayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jushiro Kobayashi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jushiro Kobayashi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You Cleaning Uncle Average Similar →
1971 Troops of Darkness - Average Similar →
1969 Memoir of Japanese Assassinations - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room - Average Similar →
1968 Ukiyoe Cruel Story - Average Similar →
1968 Where did Sharaku go? - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Gang's Upward Strategy - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords - Flop Similar →
1964 Main Street in the Underworld - Average Similar →
1963 Duel of the Underworld - Hit Similar →
1962 Gang vs. G-Men - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Pacific War and Himeyuri Corps - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Keshin - Flop Similar →
1962 The Actress and the Three Rascals - Flop Similar →
1961 Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1 - Average Similar →
1961 Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword - Average Similar →
1961 Lord of Steel Heart Shigeshiro Super Hit Similar →
1960 Queen of the Treasure Island - Hit Similar →
1959 Tōkaidō yajikita chin dōchū Kondo Isami Flop Similar →
1959 Quiet Dawn in the Front - Flop Similar →
1959 Kagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal Vice-Admiral Yamashita Super Hit Similar →
1958 Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku - Flop Similar →
1958 Fangs of Night - Flop Similar →
1957 The Eagle and the Hawk Sanzo Average Similar →
1957 The Champion - Average Similar →
1956 Nikoyon monogatari - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Pure Emotions of the Sea Eizô Oda Super Hit Similar →
1956 快傑耶茶坊 - Flop Similar →
1956 Crossroad Detective Tanabe Flop Similar →
1955 Such is Life - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Gyakushû Orochimaru - Average Similar →
1953 Even The Mighty Shed Tears - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Even The Mighty Shed Tears Yasuda Super Hit Similar →
1953 疾風からす隊 関彦之進 Flop Similar →
1953 Picture Book of Sarutobi Sasuke - Flop Similar →
1953 江戸いろは祭 め組の仙八 Super Hit Similar →
1952 Princess Hibari's First Dream Journey - Flop Similar →
1952 Kurama Tengu: Anonymous letter to Tengu - Flop Similar →
1952 治郎吉格子 真田丸 Flop Similar →
1952 Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter 空っ風の権次 Flop Similar →
1951 Satsuma-bikyaku - Flop Similar →
1951 Kurama Tengu: The Fire Festival - Flop Similar →
1949 Zenigata Heiji Detective Story: Heiji Covers All of Edo - Average Similar →
1941 Last Days of Edo Seinosuke Tsugawa Super Hit Similar →
1938 Military Train Engine Depot Manager Average Similar →
1934 With a Single Sword Bale - Hit Similar →
1933 Genpei the Carp - Hit Similar →
1933 Two Lanterns - Hit Similar →
1932 Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki - Super Hit Similar →

Jushiro Kobayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jushiro Kobayashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jushiro Kobayashi is "Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jushiro Kobayashi acted in?

Jushiro Kobayashi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jushiro Kobayashi?

Other notable films include "江戸いろは祭", "Such is Life", and "Kagebôshi: The Shadow Avenger".

Advertisement