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 27 June 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
- Red Beard (1965) as Thug
- House (1977) as Ramen Trucker
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Soldier (uncredited)
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) as King Ghidorah
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) as King Kong
- Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) as Tunnel Worker
- Sanjuro (1962) Cast
- Lady Snowblood (1973) Cast
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) as Fleeing Infant Islander
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as King Ghidorah
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Convict
- The War of the Gargantuas (1966) as Soldier
- Rodan (1956) as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
- Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975) Cast
- Mothra (1961) as Dam Worker
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) as King Kong (uncredited)
- King Kong Escapes (1967) as Henchman
- The Mysterians (1957) as Detective in Etsuko's house
- Atragon (1963) as Mu Henchman
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971) Cast
- The Human Vapor (1960) as Burly Guard (uncredited)
- The H-Man (1958) as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
- Dogora (1964) as Thermal power plant staff
- Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as (uncredited)
- The Three Treasures (1959) Cast
- Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974) Cast
- Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957) Cast
- The Retreat from Kiska (1965) as Yamashita
- Down Town (1957) Cast
- Beast Man Snow Man (1955) as Mountain Searcher
- Young Swordsman (1963) Cast
- Varan (1958) as Fisherman
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) Cast
- The Secret of the Telegian (1960) Cast
- Ôban (1957) as The Man On The Train
- Varan the Unbelievable (1962) as Fisherman
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) as Representative (uncredited)
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Most-watched Shōichi Hirose films currently: Seven Samurai (1954), Ikiru (1952), Yojimbo (1961), Red Beard (1965), House (1977).
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