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 10 August 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
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Soldier (uncredited)
- House (1977) as Ramen Trucker
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) as King Kong (uncredited)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) as King Kong
- Red Beard (1965) as Thug
- Sanjuro (1962) Cast
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) as King Ghidorah
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Convict
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) as Fleeing Infant Islander
- Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) as Tunnel Worker
- Lady Snowblood (1973) Cast
- Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975) Cast
- The War of the Gargantuas (1966) as Soldier
- The Man Who Came to Port (1952) as (uncredited)
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as King Ghidorah
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971) Cast
- Rodan (1956) as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
- The Mysterians (1957) as Detective in Etsuko's house
- King Kong Escapes (1967) as Henchman
- The Merciless Trap (1961) Cast
- Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974) Cast
- The Human Vapor (1960) as Burly Guard (uncredited)
- A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1 (1957) Cast
- Mother and Son (1955) as (uncredited)
- Mothra (1961) as Dam Worker
- The H-Man (1958) as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
- Great Incidents (1967) Cast
- Dogora (1964) as Thermal power plant staff
- Atragon (1963) as Mu Henchman
- Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as (uncredited)
- The Three Treasures (1959) Cast
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) as Convict (uncredited)
- Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957) Cast
- Beast Man Snow Man (1955) as Mountain Searcher
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) as Representative (uncredited)
- Varan the Unbelievable (1962) as Fisherman
- The Retreat from Kiska (1965) as Yamashita
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Most-watched Shōichi Hirose films currently: Seven Samurai (1954), Ikiru (1952), Yojimbo (1961), The Hidden Fortress (1958), House (1977).
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