Shirō Ōtsuji - Actor Profile

Shirō Ōtsuji

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 3, 1935
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Shirō Ōtsuji Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shirō Ōtsuji reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 64% of Shirō Ōtsuji'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 Phantom Samurai, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shirō Ōtsuji Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shirō Ōtsuji's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shirō Ōtsuji has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1973 Document porno: Osorubeki rôtiin - Flop Similar →
1971 Chivalrous Man: Junkyard of Life - Flop Similar →
1971 The Gentle Japanese - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Blind Woman's Curse Senba-tatsu Average Similar →
1970 Prison Tales - Hit Similar →
1969 Gorgeous Leopardess - Flop Similar →
1969 Gokudô Petenshi - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Kanto Woman Fortitude - Flop Similar →
1969 New Prison Walls of Abashiri 2 - Hit Similar →
1969 Wolf Escort - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Akakage: 3-D Adventure Movie Tokichiro Kinoshita Hit Similar →
1969 Admiral Borneo: Betting at the Equator - Super Hit Similar →
1969 A Modern Yakuza: The Code of the Lawless - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Day the Sun Rose - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Dorobō Sodachi Dorobōi - Flop Similar →
1968 The Mayor's Secret - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Green Light to Joy Suzuki Super Hit Similar →
1967 Traveling in Party - Average Similar →
1967 Heiji, the Detective Hachigoro Flop Similar →
1965 Life of Matsu the Untamed - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Nami kage - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Sex Peddlers - Hit Similar →
1965 駿河遊侠伝 度胸がらす - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Samurai Assassin Kaname Kojima Hit Similar →
1964 The Scarlet Camellia - Flop Similar →
1964 The Glamorous Ghost - Hit Similar →
1964 The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords - Flop Similar →
1964 Could I But Live - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Suruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Money Dance - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Sentimental Mobsters - Hit Similar →
1963 The Red Water - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Cut the Shadow - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Fūshinraishin - Flop Similar →
1962 Being Two Isn't Easy Doctor Hit Similar →
1962 Sutekina 16-sai - Flop Similar →
1962 The Salaryman's Carefree Life: What a Relaxed Job This Is! - Flop Similar →
1962 Sudara Festival: I Understand, but I can't Stop - Flop Similar →
1962 Night Mist Makes Women Cry Mori Super Hit Similar →
1961 Wakai yatsura no kaidan - Flop Similar →
1961 The Phantom Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Buddha Kalodayin Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Radiant Prince Koremitsu Super Hit Similar →
1961 Koina no Ginpei - Hit Similar →
1961 Ten Dark Women - Average Similar →
1961 Gonin no totsugeki tai - Super Hit Similar →
1961 A Lustful Man - Average Similar →
1960 The False Student Harada Hit Similar →
1960 The Woman Who Touched Legs Woman's Younger Brother Hit Similar →
1960 A Woman's Testament - Average Similar →

Shirō Ōtsuji - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shirō Ōtsuji?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shirō Ōtsuji is "The Phantom Samurai" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shirō Ōtsuji acted in?

Shirō Ōtsuji has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shirō Ōtsuji?

Other notable films include "Gonin no totsugeki tai", "A Modern Yakuza: The Code of the Lawless", and "Buddha".

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