Sumao Ishihara: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 27
- on screen
- 1939–1972
- box office
- $18.9K
Sumao Ishihara's Career in Numbers
Sumao Ishihara's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sumao Ishihara works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) to Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Sumao Ishihara Movies by Decade
- 1930s 1
- 1950s 11
- 1960s 14
- 1970s 1
The 1960s were Sumao Ishihara's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Sumao Ishihara Movies by Genre
- Drama 16
- History 3
- Romance 2
- Horror 2
- Action 2
- Adventure 1
- War 1
Drama is the genre Sumao Ishihara has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of history (3).
Sumao Ishihara Career Milestones
- First film
- The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum 1939
- Biggest box office hit
- Gate of Hell $7.38K worldwide
- Newest film
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance 1972
Sumao Ishihara Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Sumao Ishihara 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.
- 1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance Drama - 1969
Blood End Romance - 1969
The Curse of the Ghost Horror - 1969
Sworn Brothers Drama - 1967
The Hoodlum Priest History - 1967
Zatoichi the Outlaw Drama - 1966
Zatoichi’s Vengeance Drama - 1964
On the Road Forever Action - 1963
Bamboo Doll of Echizen Drama - 1963
Zatoichi the Fugitive Adventure - 1963
Shinsengumi Chronicles War - 1962
The Fencing Master History - 1962
The Temple of Wild Geese as Kishichi Sengoku · Drama - 1961
Buddha Drama - 1960
Satan’s Sword as Quick lunch shopkeeper · Action - 1958
Conflagration Drama - 1957
Secret of Naruto Drama - 1957
An Osaka Story as Hostess · Drama - 1956
Sound in the Mist Romance Worldwide box office: $5.36K - 1956
Night River Drama - 1955
Taira Clan Saga Drama - 1954
The Ghost Cat of Ouma Crossing Horror - 1954
The Crucified Lovers as Inn Head Clerk · Drama - 1954
The Woman in the Rumor as Salesman · Drama - 1953
Gate of Hell as Pot Salesman · History Worldwide box office: $7.38K - 1951
Clothes of Deception Drama - 1939
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum as Touring theatre manager Onishi · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.13K
Who Sumao Ishihara Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Sumao Ishihara shares the most films with. Tamao Nakamura comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Chieko Naniwa (5).
Sumao Ishihara: Questions & Answers
How many movies Sumao Ishihara has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Sumao Ishihara been in?
Sumao Ishihara is credited on 27 films, from 1939 to 1972. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Sumao Ishihara's highest-grossing movie?
Gate of Hell (1953) is Sumao Ishihara's biggest box office hit, with $7.38K worldwide, ahead of The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) ($6.13K). Across every film with box office figures, Sumao Ishihara's movies have made $18.9K.
Sumao Ishihara's biggest hits What is Sumao Ishihara's newest movie?
The most recent film on Sumao Ishihara's filmography is Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972).
Who does Sumao Ishihara work with most often?
Sumao Ishihara shares the most films with Tamao Nakamura (6 films), Chieko Naniwa (5 films) and Eijirô Tôno (3 films).
The Best Sumao Ishihara Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 credits.
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