Sho Kosugi

Sho Kosugi

Sho Kosugi (born Shōichi Kosugi; June 17, 1947) is a Japanese martial artist with training in shindō jinen-ryū karate who gained popularity as an actor during the 1980s, usually playing a ninja. He is the father of Kane Kosugi and Shane Kosugi. After taking a hiatus from film, he started a taiko group in California. In Japan, he also runs an internationally oriented group of martial arts acting schools known as the Sho Kosugi Institute.

It is common for Kosugi to have his sons co-star in movies when the plot includes family relations. Films in which Kosugi’s sons perform alongside their father include Black Eagle, Revenge of the Ninja, and Kabuto (aka Shogun Warrior).

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Sho Kosugi Movies

Discover the best Sho Kosugi movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Sho Kosugi ranked by year and score.

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Ninja Assassin

Ninja Assassin (2009)

Action Adventure Thriller
Raizo was taken off the streets as a boy and remade into something close to a weapon. The Ozunu Clan, a shadow organization most people believe exists only in rumor,...
Score 6.7
2
Rage of Honor

Rage of Honor (1987)

Action
When a drug investigation goes sideways and his partner is shot dead by a cartel insider, Japanese agent Shiro has nothing left to lose and no reason to follow the...
Score 5.6
3
9 Deaths of the Ninja

9 Deaths of the Ninja (1985)

Action
When drug traffickers seize a busload of tourists in the Philippines and demand both a prisoner release and a halt to government anti-drug operations, the authorities call in a three-person...
Score 5.2
4
Pray for Death

Pray for Death (1985)

Action
Akira Saito wants nothing more than a quiet life. He uproots his family from Tokyo and lands in Houston, Texas, where his wife Aiko hopes their sons will connect with...
Score 6.0
5
Ninja III: The Domination

Ninja III: The Domination (1984)

Action Fantasy Horror
By day, Christie teaches aerobics and flirts with a cop. By night, something ancient and murderous takes the wheel. When a dying ninja passes his vengeful spirit into her body,...
Score 6.1
6
Revenge of the Ninja

Revenge of the Ninja (1983)

Action Crime Drama
Cho Osaki thought he had left the killing behind for good, trading Japan's shadow wars for a quiet life running a doll shop in America. Then someone takes his son,...
Score 6.2
7
Enter the Ninja

Enter the Ninja (1981)

Action Crime Drama
Fresh out of ninja training, Cole travels to the Philippines to visit an old friend from the war, only to find the man's farm under siege by a ruthless corporate...
Score 5.5
8
The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II (1974)

Crime Drama
Two timelines, one relentless verdict on power. In early twentieth-century New York, a Sicilian immigrant named Vito Corleone builds something from nothing, trading survival for influence one careful step at...
Score 8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Sho Kosugi? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Sho Kosugi are Ninja Assassin, Rage of Honor, and 9 Deaths of the Ninja.
How many movies and TV shows has Sho Kosugi starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 8 titles starring Sho Kosugi, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Sho Kosugi worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Sho Kosugi maintains a strong average user rating of 6.2 out of 10 across all tracked titles.