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 26 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
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Soldier (uncredited)
- House (1977) as Ramen Trucker
- Red Beard (1965) as Thug
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) as King Kong
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) as King Ghidorah
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) as Fleeing Infant Islander
- Sanjuro (1962) Cast
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Convict
- Mothra (1961) as Dam Worker
- Rodan (1956) as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
- Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) as Tunnel Worker
- Lady Snowblood (1973) Cast
- The War of the Gargantuas (1966) as Soldier
- Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975) Cast
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as King Ghidorah
- King Kong Escapes (1967) as Henchman
- The Mysterians (1957) as Detective in Etsuko's house
- Dogora (1964) as Thermal power plant staff
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971) Cast
- Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as (uncredited)
- The Human Vapor (1960) as Burly Guard (uncredited)
- Atragon (1963) as Mu Henchman
- The H-Man (1958) as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) as King Kong (uncredited)
- The Three Treasures (1959) Cast
- Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974) Cast
- The Retreat from Kiska (1965) as Yamashita
- Beast Man Snow Man (1955) as Mountain Searcher
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) Cast
- Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957) Cast
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) as Convict (uncredited)
- Varan (1958) as Fisherman
- Varan the Unbelievable (1962) as Fisherman
- Interpol Code 8 (1963) Cast
- The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979) as Sarah the Great King
- The Beast Shall Die (1959) Cast
- The Secret of the Telegian (1960) Cast
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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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