Seiji Miyaguchi
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Seiji Miyaguchi (宮口 精二 Miyaguchi Seiji, November 15, 1913–April 12, 1985) was a Japanese actor who appeared in such films as Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (as Kyuzo, the master swordsman) despite the actor's confession to have never handled a sword before the role, Ikiru as a yakuza boss from "restaurant row," and Masaki Kobayashi's Kwaidan. He died of lung cancer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Seiji Miyaguchi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Seiji Miyaguchi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Seiji Miyaguchi 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 Seiji Miyaguchi's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Seiji Miyaguchi'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 Hajimete no Tabi, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Seiji Miyaguchi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Seiji Miyaguchi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Seiji Miyaguchi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Antonio Gaudí | Boada (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Tora-san's Lovesick | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Tora-san's Dear Old Home | Shukichi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Hajimete no Tabi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Militarists | Shinegori Togo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | My Brother, My Love | Ginsaku Kitagawa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Admiral Yamamoto | Ito | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Five Gents and Karate Grandpa | Den'nosuke Kakishima (Atsuko's Father, Wealthy Man in Takamatsu) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Japan's Longest Day | Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | River of Forever | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Kwaidan | Old Man (segment "In a Cup of Tea") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Radish and the Carrot | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Enforcer | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Raised in a Palace | Tsukada | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Night Scandal | Daizo Suzuki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Naked Executive | Heikichi Hamanaka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Night Scandal in Japan | Detective Tasaka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Pale Flower | Funada | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Samurai from Nowhere | Tatewaki Komuro | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Warrior of the Wind | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Anything For Success | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights | Bamboo craftsman Kisuke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Inheritance | Yoshida | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | That Guy and I | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Miyamoto Musashi | Bamboo craftsman Kisuke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Bad Sleep Well | Public Prosecutor Okakura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Twilight Story | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Someday I'll Know | Masao Shiroyama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Jōen | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Most Valuable Wife | Rintaro Nonomiya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Human Condition I: No Greater Love | Kyôritsu Ô | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Ballad of Narayama | Matayan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Rickshaw Man | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Stakeout | Yuji Shimooka, the police detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | A Dangerous Hero | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Untamed Woman | Sotaro, Oshima's older brother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Tokyo Twilight | Policeman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Throne of Blood | Phantom samurai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Flowing | Namie's Uncle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Will-o'-the-Wisp | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Early Spring | Yuzo Miura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Samurai of the Great Earth | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Frame of Snow | Ishiyama (Engineer) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Seven Samurai | Kyuzo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Last Embrace | Gangster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ikiru | Yakuza Boss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Beauty of Life | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Early Summer | Nishiwaki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Descendant of Urashima Taro | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Seiji Miyaguchi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Seiji Miyaguchi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Seiji Miyaguchi is "Hajimete no Tabi" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Seiji Miyaguchi acted in?
Seiji Miyaguchi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Seiji Miyaguchi?
Other notable films include "Night Scandal in Japan", "The Last Embrace", and "Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai'".