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 24 September 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
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- Seven Samurai (1954) as Bandit
- Ikiru (1952) as Yakuza (uncredited)
- Yojimbo (1961) as Ushitora Follower
- Red Beard (1965) as Thug
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Soldier (uncredited)
- House (1977) as Ramen Trucker
- Sanjuro (1962) Cast
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) as King Ghidorah
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Convict
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) as King Kong
- Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) as Tunnel Worker
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) as Fleeing Infant Islander
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) as King Kong (uncredited)
- Lady Snowblood (1973) Cast
- King Kong Escapes (1967) as Henchman
- Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975) Cast
- Mothra (1961) as Dam Worker
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as King Ghidorah
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) as Convict (uncredited)
- Rodan (1956) as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
- Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as (uncredited)
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971) Cast
- Atragon (1963) as Mu Henchman
- The Mysterians (1957) as Detective in Etsuko's house
- The H-Man (1958) as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
- The War of the Gargantuas (1966) as Soldier
- Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974) Cast
- The Three Treasures (1959) Cast
- Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957) Cast
- Varan the Unbelievable (1962) as Fisherman
- The Human Vapor (1960) as Burly Guard (uncredited)
- Attack Squadron (1963) as Non-Commissioned Officer
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) as Representative (uncredited)
- Story of a Detective's Assistant Sequel (1957) Cast
- Varan (1958) as Fisherman
- The Secret of the Telegian (1960) Cast
- The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979) as Sarah the Great King
- Chakkiri Kinta Sequel (1958) Cast
- Dogora (1964) as Thermal power plant staff
- Marital Relations (1955) Cast
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Most-watched Shōichi Hirose films currently: Seven Samurai (1954), Ikiru (1952), Yojimbo (1961), Red Beard (1965), The Hidden Fortress (1958).
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