Sonosuke Sawamura - Actor Profile

Sonosuke Sawamura

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 1, 1918
Birth Place: Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Sonosuke Sawamura Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Sonosuke Sawamura'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 Paper Crane Palanquin, which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best Sonosuke Sawamura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sonosuke Sawamura's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sonosuke Sawamura has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 The Invisible Swordsman - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Curse of the Ghost - Hit Similar →
1965 The Flower and the Dragon - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Ninja Hunt - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Warrior of the Wind - Hit Similar →
1963 Zatoichi on the Road Boss Tobei of Shimozuma Hit Similar →
1963 Yakuza of Seki - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance - Hit Similar →
1963 Ghost Story of Devil's Fire Swamp - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Revenge for His Lover - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Tale of Zatoichi Continues Seki no Kanbei Hit Similar →
1962 The Notorious Man's Return Kaneko Super Hit Similar →
1962 Seven Miles to Nakayama - Hit Similar →
1962 Knightly Advice - Hit Similar →
1961 The Red Shadow Hyakusuke Hit Similar →
1961 Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia - Hit Similar →
1961 Case of Umon: Woman of the Magic Lantern - Hit Similar →
1961 The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost Kihei Super Hit Similar →
1961 Young Lord Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Fine Man - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Diary of Good Conduct Matashiro: A beautiful bat - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Unruly Lion - Super Hit Similar →
1961 20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 1 - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Case of a Young Lord 8 - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Scarier than the Devil - Hit Similar →
1960 Shinran, Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Pirates - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Paper Crane Palanquin Manji-ya Super Hit Similar →
1960 Ishimatsu: the One-Eyed Avenger - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Happily Tied to the Road - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Bride of Peacock Castle - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Diary of a Wandering Lord - Hit Similar →
1959 Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 1 and 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion - Hit Similar →
1958 The Swishing Sword - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Yaji and Kita's Ghost Story Journey - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1957 Secret of Naruto - Hit Similar →
1957 The Living Koheiji Actor 2 Hit Similar →
1957 The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2) - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Fighting Cha Cha Girl Foreman Kumada Super Hit Similar →
1956 Settlement of Love - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1955 The Lone Journey - Super Hit Similar →
1955 A Man Among Men Takako's patron Super Hit Similar →
1954 Invisible Man Nomura, Dietman Hit Similar →
1954 Late Chrysanthemums Sentaro Hit Similar →
1951 Bengawan Solo Military police senior soldier B Super Hit Similar →

Sonosuke Sawamura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sonosuke Sawamura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sonosuke Sawamura is "Paper Crane Palanquin" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sonosuke Sawamura acted in?

Sonosuke Sawamura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sonosuke Sawamura?

Other notable films include "Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume", "20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 1", and "Yaji and Kita's Ghost Story Journey".

Advertisement