Shunji Sayama - Actor Profile

Shunji Sayama

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
37Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 13, 1918
Birth Place: Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan

Shunji Sayama Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shunji Sayama reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Shunji Sayama'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 Let's Go, Grandma!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shunji Sayama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shunji Sayama's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shunji Sayama has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 The Awesome Circus Bastard Amamiya Hidejiro Flop Similar →
1983 Tora-san's Song of Love - Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Shogun's Vault II - Flop Similar →
1978 Stage-Struck Tora-san - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Let's Go, Grandma! - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Tora-san's Dear Old Home - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Wolves of the City: First to Fight - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Price of Life - Flop Similar →
1971 Night Butterflies - Hit Similar →
1970 Fun on the Run Patient Flop Similar →
1970 Shameless School: Tackle Kiss - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Nani ga nandemo Tamegorō - Hit Similar →
1970 Charming Men - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Tora-san's Grand Scheme - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Rising Dragon: Red-Hot Iron Skin - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Snake Woman's Curse Kameshichi Average Similar →
1968 The Shy Deceiver Guard Hit Similar →
1967 Let's Have A Dream - Hit Similar →
1966 Third Class Soldier Boss - Flop Similar →
1965 Murder Unincorporated Pocket Monkey Hit Similar →
1965 Our Love - Flop Similar →
1965 006 wa uwaki no number - Flop Similar →
1964 Dai nippon kosodoro den - Flop Similar →
1964 Tiger of the Sea - Flop Similar →
1963 Judo Life - Flop Similar →
1962 Hore tatte dame yo - Flop Similar →
1962 Boku chin hōrō-ki - Flop Similar →
1962 Keepers of Order - Flop Similar →
1962 Shūmatsu-ya hanjō-ki - Flop Similar →
1962 The Dangoro Party in the Sky - Flop Similar →
1962 A Country Boss Tetsu Flop Similar →
1961 Ten Dark Women - Average Similar →
1961 誰よりも金を愛す - Super Hit Similar →
1960 凸凹珍道中 - Flop Similar →
1960 弥次喜多珍道中 中仙道の巻 - Flop Similar →
1960 Tatsumaki kozō - Flop Similar →

Shunji Sayama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shunji Sayama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shunji Sayama is "Let's Go, Grandma!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shunji Sayama acted in?

Shunji Sayama has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shunji Sayama?

Other notable films include "誰よりも金を愛す", "Charming Men", and "Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset".

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