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Kazuo Ishii

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
34Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 25, 1927
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Kazuo Ishii Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kazuo Ishii reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kazuo Ishii's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Kazuo Ishii'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 Jirocho's Home-Coming, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kazuo Ishii Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kazuo Ishii's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kazuo Ishii has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 Without Complaint - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Samurai Hawk - Average Similar →
1961 Naruto hijō kanketsu-hen - Flop Similar →
1960 The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor - Average Similar →
1960 Travels of Lord Mito: The Abominable Giant Monks - Flop Similar →
1959 A Spectacular Showdown - Average Similar →
1959 姫君一刀流 - Flop Similar →
1958 Feline Spirit - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Eight Views of Samurai - Average Similar →
1958 Kid Magician Sasuke - Flop Similar →
1957 Sekki shichihenge - Flop Similar →
1956 Travels of Lord Mito: The Phantom Cat Yamabuki Hanshiro Hit Similar →
1956 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.7 - Flop Similar →
1956 Case of a Young Lord 1 - Flop Similar →
1956 Case of a Young Lord 2 - Flop Similar →
1956 Five Paths to Revenge - Flop Similar →
1955 Young Ruddy Warrior: Nobunaga Oda Oda Nobuyuki Flop Similar →
1955 Four Swordsmen of Ashura - Flop Similar →
1955 大岡政談 血煙り地蔵 - Flop Similar →
1954 Fall of the Shogun's Militia - Hit Similar →
1954 続変化大名 - Flop Similar →
1954 Inugami-ke no nazo: Akuma wa odoru - Hit Similar →
1954 爆笑天国 とんち教室 - Flop Similar →
1954 Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5 - Flop Similar →
1954 Sorcerer's Orb: Part 1 - Flop Similar →
1954 Zoku nangoku taiheiki: Satsunan no arashi - Flop Similar →
1954 Nangoku Taiheiki - Flop Similar →
1954 Sanada Ten Braves - Flop Similar →
1954 Jirocho's New Year - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Jirocho, the Hunted - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Jirocho's Home-Coming - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Her Captive Gamblers - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Jirocho Begins His Roving Life - Super Hit Similar →

Kazuo Ishii - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kazuo Ishii?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kazuo Ishii is "Jirocho's Home-Coming" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kazuo Ishii acted in?

Kazuo Ishii has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kazuo Ishii?

Other notable films include "Jirocho Begins His Roving Life", "Without Complaint", and "Feline Spirit".

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