Shin Saburi - Actor Profile

Shin Saburi

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 12, 1909
Birth Place: Utashinai, Hokkaido, Japan

About Shin Saburi

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Shin Saburi (佐分利 信, Saburi Shin; February 12, 1909 in Hokkaidō, Japan – September 22, 1982) was a Japanese film actor noted for his leading roles in a number of films by the director Yasujiro Ozu including Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family (1941), Tea Over Rice (1952), Equinox Flower (1958) and Late Autumn (1960). Description above from the Wikipedia article Shin Saburi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Shin Saburi Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Shin Saburi'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 Flower Shop Curtain, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shin Saburi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shin Saburi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shin Saburi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 Fossilized Wilderness - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Glowing Autumn - Super Hit Similar →
1978 August Without Emperor Gozo Ohata Hit Similar →
1978 Japanese Godfather: Conclusion Kazumasa Sakura Hit Similar →
1978 The Incident Judge Tanimoto Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Godfather: Ambition Kazumasa Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1977 Japan's Don Kazumasa Sakura Hit Similar →
1975 The Fossil Tajihei Itsuki Hit Similar →
1974 The Castle of Sand Ex-Finance Minister, Shigeki Tadokoro Hit Similar →
1974 The Family Daisuke Manpyo Super Hit Similar →
1973 Rise, Fair Sun - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Hunting Rifle Josuke Misugi Super Hit Similar →
1960 Late Autumn Soichi Mamiya Super Hit Similar →
1960 Shiroi Kiba Tosaku Tashiro Super Hit Similar →
1960 When a Woman Loves Reisaku Niizu Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Cast-Off Sahei Sanada Super Hit Similar →
1959 Flower Shop Curtain - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Goodbye, Hello Gosuke Aota Super Hit Similar →
1958 I Want to Be a Shellfish Lieutenant-General Yano Super Hit Similar →
1958 Equinox Flower Wataru Hirayama Hit Similar →
1958 Thirst - Hit Similar →
1957 On This Earth Ichiro Amano Hit Similar →
1956 Settlement of Love Narasaki Super Hit Similar →
1956 Rainy Night Duel Masazumi Asaji Super Hit Similar →
1952 The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice Mokichi Satake Super Hit Similar →
1951 The Stormy Era of Twenty Years - Super Hit Similar →
1951 Freedom School - Hit Similar →
1950 Homecoming - Super Hit Similar →
1950 Probation - Hit Similar →
1950 First Love Questions and Answers - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Farewell Tango Oi Taisuke Super Hit Similar →
1948 Temptation Ryukichi Super Hit Similar →
1945 The Young Women of Izu - Super Hit Similar →
1945 Three Women of the North - Super Hit Similar →
1944 Army Captain Hit Similar →
1944 Yasen gungakutai Sonoda Hit Similar →
1944 Nichijô no tatakai - Hit Similar →
1943 Wakaki sugata Karasawa, army doctor Hit Similar →
1942 There Was a Father Yasutaro Kurokawa Hit Similar →
1941 Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family Shojiro Toda Hit Similar →
1940 Kinuyo's First Love - Super Hit Similar →
1939 Zoku aizen katsura - Super Hit Similar →
1938 The Tree of Love - Hit Similar →
1938 The Masseurs and a Woman Shintaro Omura Hit Similar →
1937 The Trio's Engagements Shin Miki Hit Similar →
1936 The New Road: Ryota - Super Hit Similar →
1936 The New Road: Akemi - Super Hit Similar →
1936 Housewife Camellia - Hit Similar →
1936 Men vs. Women - Hit Similar →
1936 Woman in the Mist Doctor Super Hit Similar →

Shin Saburi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shin Saburi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shin Saburi is "Flower Shop Curtain" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shin Saburi acted in?

Shin Saburi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shin Saburi?

Other notable films include "Rise, Fair Sun", "Three Women of the North", and "I Want to Be a Shellfish".

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