The Best Shin Ōtomo Movies, Ranked
21 credits from 1953 to 1965, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Sanjuro (1962) with $65.1K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Shin Ōtomo Box Office Hits
Shin Ōtomo's films have made $185K worldwide in total. Sanjuro (1962) is the biggest hit at $65.1K, ahead of Throne of Blood (1957) ($61.1K). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Shin Ōtomo Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Shin Ōtomo has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Drama leads with 5 films, and The Hidden Fortress (1958) is the pick of them.
The Latest Shin Ōtomo Movies
The most recent films Shin Ōtomo is credited on, newest first — starting with Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Frankenstein Conquers the World 1965 · Sugiyama policeman -
The Retreat from Kiska 1965 · Drama -
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster 1964 · Boss of Assassins (uncredited) -
Mothra vs. Godzilla 1964 · Police Chief -
Atragon 1963 · Government Official -
Chûshingura 1962 · History -
Sanjuro 1962 · Comedy -
Daredevil in the Castle 1961 · Itamiya manager -
The Secret of the Telegian 1960 · Tsukamoto -
Saga of the Vagabonds 1959 · Drama -
Gigantis, the Fire Monster 1959 · Convict Leader (uncredited) -
Samurai Saga 1959 · (uncredited)
The Best Shin Ōtomo Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Shin Ōtomo films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Shin Ōtomo movie?
Sanjuro (1962) made the most at the box office, with $65.1K worldwide, followed by Throne of Blood (1957) with $61.1K. Together, Shin Ōtomo's films with box office figures have made $185K.
What is the best Shin Ōtomo drama movie?
The Hidden Fortress (1958) is the best-rated of Shin Ōtomo's drama films. In other genres: Godzilla Raids Again (horror), Mothra vs. Godzilla (sci-fi) and Throne of Blood (history).
What is the newest Shin Ōtomo movie?
The newest film on Shin Ōtomo's filmography is Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965), with Shin Ōtomo as Sugiyama policeman.
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