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Saburō Sawai

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

Saburō Sawai Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Saburō Sawai'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.

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Best Saburō Sawai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Saburō Sawai's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Saburō Sawai has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 I am the Judge - Flop Similar →
1961 Counterattack of a Queen Bee - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Five Violent Girls - Flop Similar →
1960 Maboroshi Tantei: Yûreitô no Daima Jutsudan - Flop Similar →
1960 弥次喜多珍道中 中仙道の巻 - Flop Similar →
1960 Cave Queens Yajima Flop Similar →
1960 Ghost of the Pearl Divers - Hit Similar →
1960 The Ghost Cat of Otama Pond - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle - Average Similar →
1960 Female Slave Ship - Hit Similar →
1959 Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Chests Covered In Fresh Blood - Flop Similar →
1959 No Police - Flop Similar →
1959 Nude Woman and Murder Maze Kuroki Flop Similar →
1958 Kyōen Kobanzame - Flop Similar →
1958 Underwater Murder - Flop Similar →
1958 Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War - Flop Similar →
1958 A Wicked Woman Kichizô Gotô Super Hit Similar →
1958 関八州喧嘩陣 - Flop Similar →
1957 Traitors of the Blue Castle Kinbei Watanabe Hit Similar →
1957 Ghost Stories of Wanderer at Honjo - Super Hit Similar →
1957 妖婦 夜嵐お絹と天人お玉 - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War Fleet staff officer Super Hit Similar →
1956 Shin ono ga tsumi Yuzo Flop Similar →
1956 Admiral Yamamoto and the Allied Fleets - Flop Similar →
1956 Revenge of the Pearl Queen Ryôhei Ishizuka Average Similar →
1953 Omatsuri hanjiro - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Princess Finds Her Prince - Flop Similar →
1953 お役者小僧 仁助 Flop Similar →
1951 Sasaki Kojiro - Average Similar →
1945 A Tale of Archery at the Sanjusangendo - Average Similar →
1945 Duel at Yagyu Valley Murata Gengo Flop Similar →
1942 Omokage no machi - Super Hit Similar →
1941 A Man's Flower Road of Triumph Tozo Hit Similar →
1941 The Battle of Kawanakajima Sannojô Kobata Hit Similar →
1941 Dancers of Awa - Hit Similar →
1941 The Seven Changes of a Paper Crane (Part 2) - Average Similar →
1941 The Seven Changes of a Paper Crane (Part 1) - Flop Similar →
1941 The Man Who Disappeared Yesterday - Hit Similar →
1939 The Fighting Firemen Nekoman Flop Similar →
1939 Enoken's Kurama Tengu - Flop Similar →
1939 My Daughter's Only Wish - Hit Similar →
1939 Old Songs - Flop Similar →
1937 Nangoku taiheiki - Super Hit Similar →
1937 Yoru no hato Shinkichi Hit Similar →
1936 Yukinojō henge, Kanketsu-hen - Flop Similar →
1935 The Palanquin Carrier Magistrate Kanjûrô Kurokawa Flop Similar →
1935 An Actor's Revenge Ronin Tachibana Average Similar →
1933 Two Lanterns - Hit Similar →
1932 Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki - Super Hit Similar →
1932 The Loyal 47 Ronin Hachirō Flop Similar →

Saburō Sawai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Saburō Sawai?

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

How many movies has Saburō Sawai acted in?

Saburō Sawai has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Saburō Sawai?

Other notable films include "Nangoku taiheiki", "妖婦 夜嵐お絹と天人お玉", and "Omatsuri hanjiro".

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