The Best Shôhei Imamura Movies, Ranked
18 credits from 1958 to 1998, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Shôhei Imamura Movies
The most recent films Shôhei Imamura is credited on, newest first — starting with Dr. Akagi (1998). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Dr. Akagi 1998 · Director -
Zegen 1987 · Director -
The Ballad of Narayama 1983 · Director -
Why Not? 1981 · Director -
History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess 1970 · Director -
Profound Desires of the Gods 1968 · Director -
The Pornographers 1966 · Director -
Intentions of Murder 1964 · Director -
The Insect Woman 1963 · Director -
Pigs and Battleships 1961 · Director -
My Second Brother 1959 · Director -
Endless Desire 1958 · Director
The Best Shôhei Imamura Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Shôhei Imamura films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the newest Shôhei Imamura movie?
The newest film on Shôhei Imamura's filmography is Dr. Akagi (1998), directed by Shôhei Imamura.
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