Masaharu Arikawa - Actor Profile

Masaharu Arikawa

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 13, 1930
Birth Place: Kita, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Masaharu Arikawa Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Masaharu Arikawa'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 The Viper Brothers Rage Again, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Masaharu Arikawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masaharu Arikawa's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Masaharu Arikawa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Pride Naoki Hoshino Hit Similar →
1984 Appassionata - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Gate of Youth - Hit Similar →
1979 Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Hokuriku Proxy War - Hit Similar →
1977 Japan's Don - Hit Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Viper Brothers and the Young General - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Code of Wolves - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Third Generation Boss - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Viper Brothers: Up on 30 Charges - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics Tatsuo Mikami Hit Similar →
1973 Yakuza of the Present - Hit Similar →
1973 Gokudo of Kamagasaki - Hit Similar →
1972 Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro Sakichi Hit Similar →
1972 Modern Lady Gambler - Hit Similar →
1972 The Viper Brothers: Prison Gang 13 - Hit Similar →
1972 A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell - Hit Similar →
1971 The Man - Hit Similar →
1971 The Viper Brothers Rage Again - Super Hit Similar →
1971 A Scarred Life - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Viper Brothers Officer Yamanaka Super Hit Similar →
1971 Dagger - Hit Similar →
1970 Silk Hat Boss Tatsuhira Super Hit Similar →
1969 Memoir of Japanese Assassinations - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game - Hit Similar →
1968 The Marked Man - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Eleven Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Samurai Wolf II - Hit Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Domain: White Blade - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Three Gamblers - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Showdown of Men - Hit Similar →
1966 Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza - Hit Similar →
1965 The Flower and the Dragon - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro Okatani Goroji Hit Similar →
1965 Three Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Third Contest - Hit Similar →
1965 The Tattooed Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Third Ninja - Hit Similar →
1964 Warrior of the Wind - Hit Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple - Hit Similar →
1963 13 Assassins - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Miyamoto Musashi III: Birth of Two Sword Style - Hit Similar →
1963 Tokaido Fullhouse - Hit Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Fine Man - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Wakatono senryō hada - Super Hit Similar →

Masaharu Arikawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masaharu Arikawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masaharu Arikawa is "The Viper Brothers Rage Again" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Masaharu Arikawa acted in?

Masaharu Arikawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masaharu Arikawa?

Other notable films include "The Marked Man", "The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers", and "Silk Hat Boss".

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