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Sachio Sakai

Acting Born Sep 8, 1925 Died Mar 11, 1998 Tokyo, Japan 166 credits
166
Total Credits
1947–1994
48 Years Career Span
34
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Sachio Sakai was a Japanese actor born on September 8, 1925, in Tokyo, Japan, with the real name Yukio Abe. He was the son of an electrician and graduated from Tokyo City Asakusa Technical College. In 1946, he entered and passed the first Toho New Face program, leading to his first film appearance under the studio in 1947 in Akira Kurosawa's One Wonderful Sunday. Sakai subsequently appeared in numerous films by Toho, including works directed by Akira Kurosawa, Kihachi Okamoto, and Ishiro Honda. He accumulated 174 known credits in acting throughout his career. Sakai passed away on March 11, 1998, at the age of 72.

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Career

Career overview

Sachio Sakai, whose real name was Yukio Abe, was a Japanese actor born on September 8, 1925, in Tokyo, Japan, and died on March 11, 1998, at the age of 72. He was the son of an electrician and later graduated from Tokyo City Asakusa Technical College.

In 1946, Sakai entered and passed the first Toho New Face program. He made his first film appearance under the studio in 1947 in Akira Kurosawa's One Wonderful Sunday. Throughout his career, Sakai was known for acting, accumulating 174 known credits on The Movie Database.

Sakai went on to appear in numerous films by the Toho studio, including many directed by Akira Kurosawa, Kihachi Okamoto, and Ishiro Honda.

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Known for

Film

Godzilla

as Hagiwara (uncredited)

Professional Killers

1972
Film

The Battle of Okinawa

1971
Film

Space Amoeba

as The Editor
Film

All Monsters Attack

as Bank Robber Senbayashi
Film

King Kong Escapes

as Henchman
Film

Japan's Longest Day

as Atsugi Air Base Crew Chief

Ultra Q

as Manager of Tokyo Advertising Company
Film

King Kong vs. Godzilla

as Obayashi
Film

Sanjuro

as Samurai
Film

Gorath

as Physician
Film

Chûshingura

1962

Frequent co-stars

Takashi Shimura 11 shared titles
Akihiko Hirata 9 shared titles
Ren Yamamoto 9 shared titles
Akira Takarada 7 shared titles
Kokuten Kōdō 7 shared titles
Toshirō Mifune 7 shared titles
Momoko Kôchi 6 shared titles
Toranosuke Ogawa 6 shared titles
Fuyuki Murakami 5 shared titles
Tadashi Okabe 5 shared titles

Career timeline

Turning Point
Rhapsody in August
Ultra Q: The 1/8 Project
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of YouSecret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident
Goyou Sen Enjou
At This Late Date, the Charleston
Blood Type: Blue
Godzilla
Outlaw CopHangyaku no Tabi
Battle Cry
Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic StrategyComedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Professional Killers
The Battle of OkinawaJapan's No. 1 Shocked Man
Space AmoebaThe Vampire DollThe MilitaristsRebel Against GloryCrazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
All Monsters AttackRed LionSamurai BannersKonto 55: Grandson of a NinjaKonto 55: Mankind's Weaknesses
Five Gents and a Chinese MerchantFive Gents and Karate GrandpaGolden Eyes
King Kong EscapesJapan's Longest DayZoku izuko eThe Killing BottleBotchan shain seishun wa ore no monoda!
Ultra QWhat's Up, Tiger Lily?Rise Against the SwordThe Mad AtlanticAdventure in Kigan Castle
Five Gents' Trick BookThe Retreat from KiskaIronfingerKey of Keys
Housing Estates: The Seven Deadly SinsWhirlwindAnt Hell WarThe RabbleTiger Flight
Operation Mad DogOutpost of HellA Woman's LifeLegacy of the 500,000Young Guy in Hawaii
King Kong vs. GodzillaSanjuroGorathChûshinguraThe Weed of Crime
YojimboSir Galahad in CampusA Man in RedDaredevil in the CastleThe Witness Killed
The Dangerous KissThe Gambling SamuraiThree Dolls and Three GuysThe Secret of the TelegianWestward Desperado
I Want to Be a ShellfishSaga of the VagabondsDesperado OutpostSamurai SagaYoung Lovers
The Hidden FortressSong for a BrideHe's the KillerAll About MarriageThe Young Boss is Third Generation
Throne of BloodHalf Human: The Story of the Abominable SnowmanThe MysteriansThe Paradise Island StoryThe Last Escape
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu IslandThe UnderworldThe Hoodlum and the Young MasterSudden Rain
Frame of SnowSamurai II: Duel at Ichijoji TempleBeast Man Snow ManA Man Among MenAll is Well

Full Filmography

166 titles
  • Turning Point (1994)
  • Rhapsody in August (1991) as Mourner
  • Ultra Q: The 1/8 Project (1990) as The 1/8 Project Staff
  • Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989)
  • Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You (1988) as Officer
  • Secret Agreement: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secret Leak Incident (1988)
  • Goyou Sen Enjou (1982)
  • At This Late Date, the Charleston (1981) as Communications Minister
  • Blood Type: Blue (1978)
  • Godzilla (1977) as Hagiwara (uncredited)
  • Outlaw Cop (1976)
  • Hangyaku no Tabi (1976)
  • Battle Cry (1975) as Nimaibashi Roh Wasuke
  • Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy (1974)
  • Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters (1974) as Vice Mayor Shibata
  • Professional Killers (1972)
  • The Battle of Okinawa (1971)
  • Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man (1971)
  • Space Amoeba (1970) as The Editor
  • The Vampire Doll (1970) as Taxi Driver
  • The Militarists (1970) as Kitamura
  • Rebel Against Glory (1970)
  • Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor (1970)
  • All Monsters Attack (1969) as Bank Robber Senbayashi
  • Red Lion (1969) as Peasant Kesaji
  • Samurai Banners (1969)
  • Konto 55: Grandson of a Ninja (1969)
  • Konto 55: Mankind's Weaknesses (1969)
  • Bonds of Love (1969) as Miyata
  • Five Gents and a Chinese Merchant (1968) as Club Boy (Electra)
  • Five Gents and Karate Grandpa (1968)
  • Golden Eyes (1968) as Middle-aged Japanese
  • King Kong Escapes (1967) as Henchman
  • Japan's Longest Day (1967) as Atsugi Air Base Crew Chief
  • Zoku izuko e (1967)
  • The Killing Bottle (1967) as Secret Police Officer Shimada
  • Botchan shain seishun wa ore no monoda! (1967)
  • Botchan shain seishun de tsuppashire! (1967)
  • Ultra Q (1966) as Manager of Tokyo Advertising Company
  • What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) as Wing Fat Henchman
  • Rise Against the Sword (1966) as Shigeju
  • The Mad Atlantic (1966) as Kawabe
  • Adventure in Kigan Castle (1966) as Guide
  • Five Gents' Trick Book (1965)
  • The Retreat from Kiska (1965) as Kojima
  • Ironfinger (1965)
  • Key of Keys (1965) as Inagawa
  • Housing Estates: The Seven Deadly Sins (1964) as 2nd Sin
  • Whirlwind (1964)
  • Ant Hell War (1964)
  • The Rabble (1964)
  • Tiger Flight (1964)
  • Operation Mad Dog (1963)
  • Outpost of Hell (1963)
  • A Woman's Life (1963)
  • Legacy of the 500,000 (1963) as Igarashi, Keigo Gunji's driver
  • Young Guy in Hawaii (1963) as 赤塚
  • King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) as Obayashi
  • Sanjuro (1962) as Samurai
  • Gorath (1962) as Physician
  • Chûshingura (1962)
  • The Weed of Crime (1962)
  • Tatsu (1962) as Marumatsu
  • Operation Enemy Fort (1962)
  • Pride of the Campus (1962) as Hiroshi
  • Our Failures (1962)
  • Anything For Success (1962)
  • Local Reporter (1962)
  • College Champ (1962)
  • Yojimbo (1961) as First Foot Soldier
  • Sir Galahad in Campus (1961)
  • A Man in Red (1961)
  • Daredevil in the Castle (1961) as Kai Hayami
  • The Witness Killed (1961) as Murata
  • Blueprint of Murder (1961)
  • Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep (1961) as The Tiger of Danjima (the local bad boss)
  • Big Shots Die at Dawn (1961)
  • Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa (1961) as Traveling Monk
  • Lovers of Ginza (1961)
  • Romance Express (1961)
  • Different Sons (1961)
  • Zoku sararīman yajikita dōchū (1961)
  • Aces Wild (1961)
  • The Dangerous Kiss (1960)
  • The Gambling Samurai (1960) as Tamazo
  • Three Dolls and Three Guys (1960)
  • The Secret of the Telegian (1960) as Taki
  • Westward Desperado (1960)
  • The Last Gunfight (1960) as Fudokichi
  • University Bandits (1960)
  • Salaryman Idea Book: Man of Worrisome Episodes (1960) as Company Employee
  • I Want to Be a Shellfish (1959)
  • Saga of the Vagabonds (1959)
  • Desperado Outpost (1959)
  • Samurai Saga (1959) as (uncredited)
  • Young Lovers (1959) as Nakagawa
  • Fox and Raccoon (1959) as Son of Hidematsu
  • The Big Boss (1959)
  • The Story of Iron Arm Inao (1959) as Sadayuki Inao
  • 3 Dolls in College (1959)
  • The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Soldier (uncredited)
  • Song for a Bride (1958)
  • He's the Killer (1958)
  • All About Marriage (1958) as Koichiro Doi
  • The Young Boss is Third Generation (1958) as Out-no-Yoshi
  • Executive Chair (1958) as Kimura
  • Go and Get It (1958)
  • The Hotelman's Holiday (1958)
  • Female Detective Story: S.O.S Woman (1958)
  • Throne of Blood (1957) as Washizu samurai
  • Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957) as Third Skier
  • The Mysterians (1957)
  • The Paradise Island Story (1957)
  • The Last Escape (1957) as Hashimoto
  • Story of a Detective's Assistant (1957) as Tetsu
  • The Men of Toho-ku (1957)
  • Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) as Hagiwara
  • Sazae-san Sequel (1957)
  • Ôban (1957) as Employee
  • The Shadow Daughter (1957)
  • Elephant from "Zoo Story" (1957) as Tamura (Lion Officer)
  • Skin-Colored Moon (1957) as Kusuda
  • Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) as Hagiwara
  • Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as Matahachi Honiden (uncredited)
  • The Underworld (1956)
  • The Hoodlum and the Young Master (1956)
  • Sudden Rain (1956) as Tada
  • Settlement of Love (1956)
  • The Maiden Courtesan (1956)
  • Will-o'-the-Wisp (1956)
  • Frame of Snow (1955) as Kikukawa Yoshihiro
  • Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) as Matahachi Honiden
  • Beast Man Snow Man (1955) as Nakata
  • A Man Among Men (1955) as Onuki
  • All is Well (1955)
  • Seven Samurai (1954) as Coolie #2
  • Godzilla (1954) as Hagiwara
  • Jirocho's New Year (1954)
  • This Love Costs 50 Million Yen (1954)
  • One Night of Love (1954) as Takeshi
  • One Night of Love (1954)
  • Last of the Wild Ones (1954)
  • How the Bell of Liberty Rings (1954) as Kenichiro Hamamura
  • Wedding Season (1954)
  • My Six Favorite Men — Speedy Men (1954)
  • The Road of Love (1954)
  • The Last Embrace (1953) as Uchimura (Saboten)
  • The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) as (uncredited)
  • Jirocho Begins His Roving Life (1953)
  • Mr. Pu (1953)
  • Girls in the Orchard (1953)
  • Even The Mighty Shed Tears (1953) as Koibuchi
  • Ikiru (1952) as Yakuza (uncredited)
  • The Man Who Came to Port (1952) as (uncredited)
  • Vendetta of a Samurai (1952)
  • Tokyo Sweetheart (1952)
  • The Skin of the South (1952)
  • Forbidden Path (1952)
  • Mr. Lucky (1952)
  • Forty-Eight Man (1952)
  • The Woman Who Touched the Legs (1952)
  • The Blue Pearl (1951) as Yanagiya
  • Elegy (1951)
  • The Blue Mountains: Part I (1949)
  • Drunken Angel (1948) as Guitar Player
  • One Wonderful Sunday (1947) as Shady Ticket Man

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sachio Sakai best known for?

Sachio Sakai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Godzilla (1977), Professional Killers (1972), The Battle of Okinawa (1971), Space Amoeba (1970).

When and where was Sachio Sakai born?

Sachio Sakai was born on September 8, 1925 in Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on March 11, 1998.

How many credits does Sachio Sakai have?

Sachio Sakai has accumulated over 166 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1994.

What is Sachio Sakai's background in cinema and television?

Sachio Sakai was a Japanese actor born on September 8, 1925, in Tokyo, Japan, with the real name Yukio Abe. He was the son of an electrician and graduated from Tokyo City Asakusa Technical College. In 1946, he entered and passed the first Toho New Face program, leading to his first film appearance under the studio in 1...