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Shūji Kawabe

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
40Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 17, 1922
Birth Place: Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Shūji Kawabe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shūji Kawabe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Shūji Kawabe'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 Kaachan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shūji Kawabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shūji Kawabe's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shūji Kawabe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 A Taxing Woman's Return Groundbreaker Average Similar →
1981 The Imperial Navy - Hit Similar →
1966 Evil Brain from Outer Space One Leg Man Flop Similar →
1965 Onna zakari - Flop Similar →
1965 Glossy Yotsuya Ghost Story - Flop Similar →
1963 She and He Detective Hit Similar →
1962 I am the Judge - Flop Similar →
1961 東京の夜は泣いている Tsukamoto, the bartender Flop Similar →
1961 Kaachan - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Counterattack of a Queen Bee - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Yellow Line Poet Super Hit Similar →
1960 Basement of Death Teranishi Flop Similar →
1960 Beyond the Hills - Flop Similar →
1960 Female Slave Ship - Hit Similar →
1959 Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Naked Princess and Mysterious Bear Man - Flop Similar →
1959 Queen of the China Sea - Flop Similar →
1959 The Lady Vampire - Flop Similar →
1959 The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal Dr. Takikawa Super Hit Similar →
1958 Bloody History of Soldiers - Flop Similar →
1958 Star Poisoning Case - Flop Similar →
1958 Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War - Flop Similar →
1957 Queen of Asia - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Super Giant: Earth on the Verge of Destruction - Hit Similar →
1957 Super Giant: The Mysterious Spacemen's Demonic Castle - Hit Similar →
1957 The Ghost of Kasane Yamadaya Seitarô Hit Similar →
1957 Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War - Super Hit Similar →
1957 日米花嫁花婿入替取替合戦 - Flop Similar →
1956 Fearful Attack of the Flying Saucers - Hit Similar →
1956 ノイローゼ兄さんガッチリ娘 - Flop Similar →
1955 Nonki saiban - Flop Similar →
1954 乾杯!女学生 - Flop Similar →
1951 新遊侠伝 - Flop Similar →
1950 Golden Beast - Flop Similar →
1950 When We Came Back - Flop Similar →
1950 Duel in the Sun Worker Flop Similar →
1949 Mr. Shosuke Ohara - Average Similar →
1949 Ningen moyo - Hit Similar →
1948 Fujisancho - Flop Similar →
1948 University Gates Mutual Aid Society Student A Flop Similar →
1947 A Thousand and One Nights with Toho - Super Hit Similar →

Shūji Kawabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shūji Kawabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shūji Kawabe is "Kaachan" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shūji Kawabe acted in?

Shūji Kawabe has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shūji Kawabe?

Other notable films include "A Thousand and One Nights with Toho", "Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War", and "The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal".

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