Kyōichi Satō - Actor Profile

Kyōichi Satō

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 29, 1936
Birth Place: Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Kyōichi Satō Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kyōichi Satō reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 96% of Kyōichi Satō'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 Showdown of Men 2, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kyōichi Satō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kyōichi Satō's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kyōichi Satō has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1986 Death Shadows - Average Similar →
1984 The Fugitive Samurai - Hit Similar →
1982 Tange Sazen: The Million Ryo Pot - Super Hit Similar →
1980 A Distant Cry from Spring - Hit Similar →
1978 Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron Sukejirô Yanagi Average Similar →
1978 Tarao Bannai - Super Hit Similar →
1977 I Am A Man of Honor - Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Wild Trucker - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Shimane Prison Riot Tadashi Kusatsu Hit Similar →
1975 Great Jailbreak - Hit Similar →
1974 The Rapacious Jailbreaker (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1974 Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell Kiyota Ryunosuke Hit Similar →
1974 Violent Streets Yamaoka Hit Similar →
1973 Yokosuka Navy Prison - Hit Similar →
1973 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons Shobei Debuchi Hit Similar →
1973 Gokudo of Kamagasaki - Hit Similar →
1973 Internal Sleuth - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight One-Eyed Kanji Hit Similar →
1972 Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 Tadokoro Hit Similar →
1972 Eight Men to Kill - Hit Similar →
1972 A Yakuza Has His Way - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Gang Warfare - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance - Hit Similar →
1971 The Wolves - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman Yakuza Hit Similar →
1970 Thugs of Shinjuku - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny Tadashi Hanaya Hit Similar →
1970 Silk Hat Boss Genzo Sera Super Hit Similar →
1969 New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town - Hit Similar →
1969 New Prison Walls of Abashiri 2 - Hit Similar →
1969 Tenchu! - Hit Similar →
1969 Goyokin Arai Dokan Hit Similar →
1968 Black Lizard Ôkawa Hit Similar →
1968 The Man Without a Map - Hit Similar →
1968 The Bandits Rin Seiko Super Hit Similar →
1968 Prison Boss - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Scoundrel - Hit Similar →
1967 Eleven Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Samurai Wolf II - Hit Similar →
1967 Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Showdown of Men 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Samurai Wolf Hyogo Rokugo Hit Similar →
1966 Rub Out the Past - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn Ikkaku Hit Similar →
1966 Code Between Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Cash Calls Hell Truck Driver Super Hit Similar →
1965 Sword of the Beast - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan (segment "Hoichi the Earless") (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1964 Three Outlaw Samurai - Hit Similar →

Kyōichi Satō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kyōichi Satō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kyōichi Satō is "Showdown of Men 2" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kyōichi Satō acted in?

Kyōichi Satō has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kyōichi Satō?

Other notable films include "Tange Sazen: The Million Ryo Pot", "Tarao Bannai", and "Silk Hat Boss".

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