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Sho Kosugi

Sho Kosugi is known for The Godfather Part II (1974), Ninja Assassin (2009), Blind Fury (1989).

Biography

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).

Questions about Sho Kosugi

How many Sho Kosugi films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 18 films with Sho Kosugi, from 1974 to 2009.

What is the best rated Sho Kosugi film?

The best rated Sho Kosugi film in the catalogue is The Godfather Part II (1974), rated 8.6.

What was the first Sho Kosugi film?

The first Sho Kosugi film in the catalogue is The Godfather Part II, from 1974.

Who has Sho Kosugi worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Sho Kosugi shares the most credits with Kane Kosugi (4 films), Menahem Golan (3 films) and Shane Kosugi (3 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

19 films — 18 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

2 titles

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Cast