Sashō Ichikawa
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles

Movie - 1935, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Final installment of the Okochi / Arai / Yamanaka Mito Komon series and just as good as the others (a good deal longer, as well). Again, this film like the other two is similar in tone and spirit to the Yamanaka Tange Sazen film and would appeal to fans of that film.

Movie - 1943, 2h 15m • as Ganki
Ito Daisuke's wartime retelling of the Miyamoto Musashi story.

Movie - 1949, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A bold and cheerful tale that broke new ground in the historical drama genre.

Movie - 1944, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A young samurai who’s strong in love but weak in compassion, with a string of eccentric antics, diving into the water, wielding his spear, and fighting valiantly.

Movie - 1941, 2h 15m • as Townsman Matsusuke
It is a historical drama that follows Katsu Kaishu's efforts to surrender Edo Castle bloodlessly in the first year of the Meiji period.

Movie - 1948, 2h 15m • as Takezo
Shogi, a Japanese form of chess, is a game that requires skill and determination. When poor sandal-maker Sakata decides to pursue his dream of becoming the Shogi Grand Master Champion, everything is at stake – including his family. What will it cost for Sakata to follow his passion?


