A Japanese historical drama film, the story follows Seibei Iguchi, a low-ranking samurai struggling to balance his duty to his clan and his role as a father and manages to keep the family happy despite the condition.
In this epic historical film, Sanada stars alongside Tom Cruise, portraying Ujio, a skilled samurai warrior. His strong presence and fighting skills shine in this film.
A supernatural psychological horror film directed by Hideo Nakata, the film follows a reporter who is racing to investigate the mystery behind a cursed videotape; whoever watches the tape dies seven days after doing so.
A historical fantasy action film directed by Carl Rinsch. In late-medieval Japan, Sanada plays Oishi, the leader of the 47 Ronin. His stoic yet deeply emotional performance as a samurai seeking revenge demonstrates his command over period drama roles.
An American buddy cop action comedy film, the story centers on Inspector Lee and Officer Carter tracking an assassin to Paris to unravel a mystery about the Chinese triads.
In this Marvel film, Shingen Yashida, the antagonistic father of Mariko, challenges Wolverine in an intense battle. Sanada’s fierce performance and impressive action scenes made him a memorable villain in the superhero genre.
A science-fiction thriller by Danny Boyle, in the year 2057, the Sun is dying and Earth is freezing. Eight international astronauts pilot the Icarus II, a ship fronted with a mirrored stellar bomb designed to reignite the dying star.