Where to watch Shōichi Hirose in the UK
Find every Shōichi Hirose film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 9 May 2026.
Shōichi Hirose was a Japanese actor. Sometimes credited as Solomon Hirose, he is probably best known for playing Godzilla's archenemy King Ghidorah and for being the actor inside the King Kong suit in King Kong vs. Godzilla, along with several tough guy roles.
Shōichi Hirose films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring Shōichi Hirose, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
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- Seven Samurai (1954) as Bandit
- Ikiru (1952) as Yakuza (uncredited)
- Yojimbo (1961) as Ushitora Follower
- Sanjuro (1962) Cast
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Soldier (uncredited)
- House (1977) as Ramen Trucker
- Red Beard (1965) as Thug
- Rodan (1956) as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as King Ghidorah
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) as King Kong
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) as Fleeing Infant Islander
- Lady Snowblood (1973) Cast
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Convict
- Mothra (1961) as Dam Worker
- King Kong Escapes (1967) as Henchman
- Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as (uncredited)
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) as King Ghidorah
- Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) as Tunnel Worker
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971) Cast
- The War of the Gargantuas (1966) as Soldier
- Atragon (1963) as Mu Henchman
- The H-Man (1958) as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
- The Mysterians (1957) as Detective in Etsuko's house
- The Three Treasures (1959) Cast
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) Cast
- Beast Man Snow Man (1955) as Mountain Searcher
- Dogora (1964) as Thermal power plant staff
- Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974) Cast
- The Retreat from Kiska (1965) as Yamashita
- Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975) Cast
- The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979) as Sarah the Great King
- Farewell Rabaul (1954) Cast
- Varan (1958) as Fisherman
- The Human Vapor (1960) as Burly Guard (uncredited)
- Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen (1957) as Tahei
- Ôban (1957) as The Man On The Train
- The Beast Shall Die (1959) Cast
- Young Swordsman (1963) Cast
- The Secret of the Telegian (1960) Cast
- A Man in the Storm (1957) Cast
- Invisible Man (1954) as Policeman
- Las Vegas Free-For-All (1967) Cast
- The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) (1956) Cast
- Mexican Free-for-All (1968) as Bandit's Henchman A
- The Big Boss (1959) Cast
- Lonely Heart (1981) Cast
- Marital Relations (1955) Cast
- Tokyo Sweetheart (1952) Cast
- Down Town (1957) Cast
- The Spell of the Hidden Gold (1958) Cast
- Different Sons (1961) Cast
- Young Guy at Sea (1965) Cast
- Tactics of Love (1955) Cast
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) as King Kong (uncredited)
- Star of Hong Kong (1962) as Waiter
- The Witness Killed (1961) Cast
- Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep (1961) as Ee-Kou (a follower)
- The Man Who Came to Port (1952) as (uncredited)
- Interpol Code 8 (1963) Cast
- A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 (1957) Cast
- Will-o'-the-Wisp (1956) Cast
- Japan's No. 1 Traitor (1968) Cast
- Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters (1974) as Prisoner A
- Trap of Suicide Kilometer (1964) Cast
- Five Gents Prefer Geisha (1967) Cast
- Monsieur Zivaco (1967) as Taxi driver
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) as Convict (uncredited)
- Varan the Unbelievable (1962) as Fisherman
- Love on Rainbow Island (1956) Cast
- Fox and Raccoon (1959) as Fisherman Senkichi
- Structure of Hate (1961) Cast
- Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here (1972) Cast
- How the Bell of Liberty Rings (1954) as Keisuke Ohtori
- The Daphne (1966) Cast
- Executive Chair (1958) as Ozawa
- Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success (1960) as Yakuza Youth A
- The Merciless Trap (1961) Cast
- Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff (1960) Cast
- Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa (1961) as Highwayman A
- Golden Eyes (1968) Cast
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Most-watched Shōichi Hirose films currently: Seven Samurai (1954), Ikiru (1952), Yojimbo (1961), Sanjuro (1962), The Hidden Fortress (1958).
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