Kenji Misumi: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 31
- on screen
- 1957–1980
Kenji Misumi's Career in Numbers
Kenji Misumi's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kenji Misumi works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Freelance Samurai (1957) to Shogun Assassin (1980), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Kenji Misumi Movies by Decade
- 1950s 1
- 1960s 22
- 1970s 7
- 1980s 1
The 1960s were Kenji Misumi's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Kenji Misumi Movies by Genre
- Action 12
- Drama 9
- Adventure 6
- Crime 1
- Horror 1
- War 1
Action is the genre Kenji Misumi has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of drama (9).
Kenji Misumi Career Milestones
- First film
- Freelance Samurai 1957
- Newest film
- Shogun Assassin 1980
Kenji Misumi Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kenji Misumi is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1980
Shogun Assassin Adventure - 1974
The Last Samurai Drama - 1973
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons Action - 1973
Internal Sleuth Crime - 1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades Adventure - 1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx Adventure - 1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance Drama - 1970
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival Adventure - 1969
The Magoichi Saga Action - 1969
Devil’s Temple Drama - 1968
Samaritan Zatoichi Adventure - 1968
The Funeral Racket Drama - 1967
Zatoichi Challenged Action - 1967
The Homely Sister - 1967
Shroud of Snow Drama - 1966
Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy Action - 1966
Return of Daimajin Horror - 1965
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert Action - 1965
Sword Devil Drama - 1965
Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire Action - 1964
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight Adventure - 1964
On the Road Forever Action - 1964
Ken Drama - 1964
Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure Action - 1963
Shinsengumi Chronicles War - 1962
Destiny’s Son Action - 1962
The Tale of Zatoichi Drama - 1961
Buddha Drama - 1960
Satan’s Sword: The Dragon God Action - 1960
Satan’s Sword Action - 1957
Freelance Samurai Action
Who Kenji Misumi Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Kenji Misumi shares the most films with. Tamao Nakamura comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Kei Satô (2).
Kenji Misumi: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kenji Misumi has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kenji Misumi been in?
Kenji Misumi is credited on 31 films, from 1957 to 1980. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Kenji Misumi's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kenji Misumi's filmography is Shogun Assassin (1980), which Kenji Misumi directed.
Who does Kenji Misumi work with most often?
Kenji Misumi shares the most films with Tamao Nakamura (5 films), Kei Satô (2 films) and Yoshio Inaba (2 films).
The Best Kenji Misumi Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 31 directing credits.
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