65 Mako Iwamatsu Movies, Ranked Best to Worst

The Sand Pebbles is a war adventure film which revolves around Jake Holman, an American naval engineer in a war-torn China, whose life turns upside down when he is framed for the murder of a friend. He needs to not only prove his innocence, but also save the lives of a few American missionaries.

Things get ugly for the residents of a small town named Hamlin, when it is reported that nuclear warheads are being dropped along the Eastern Seaboard. The people have no choice but to deal with the aftermath of the attacks, while many also suffer from radiation poisoning. The film revolves around a suburban family that tries to survive after the attack.

Memoirs of a Geisha is an epic period drama film which tells the story of Chiyo Sakamoto, a nine year old girl. Her life takes a tragic turn when due to financial problems, her poor family sells to her to a geisha house. However, her fate changes after she meets Mameha.

Snake cult ruler and sorcerer Thulsa Doom destroys a tribe and then orphaned Conan is sold as a slave during childhood. Later, Conan becomes a fearless warrior and after his release, he commences on a mission to avenge his parents’ death. Accompanied by beautiful Valeria and archer Subotai, he rescues King Osric’s daughter, Princess Yasimina, and confronts the evil Thulsa Doom. 

This comedy film which tells the story of a Great Dane, who starts to think that he is a Dachshund. His identity crisis leads to a series of huge problems.  

Seven Years in Tibet is a biographical adventure drama film which tells the story of Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian climber, who escapes from a POW camp, and travels to a holy city named Lhasa, after learning that his wife has divorced him. His life takes a turn when he is employed as an instructor to the 14th Dalai Lama, and becomes close to him.

This biographical drama film tells the story of Preston Tucker, the well-known auto designer, who had revolutionized the auto industry. The film shows how he had struggled in his early days, and how his dreams are challenged by the established auto manufacturers of Detroit.    

Based on the James A. Michener 1959 novel Hawaii, this movie is a sequel to 1969's Hawaii. The plot involves a seafarer, Whip Hoxworth, who returns home to discovers that his grandfather has bequeathed all his property to his cousin. Reluctant to join his cousin, he begins his own pineapple plantation. The story also follows a Chinese immigrant Nyuk Tsin who begins her new life in this new island.

When a beautiful young woman becomes a witness to his killings, an assassin knows that he needs to kill her too, according to the rules. However, he is unable to do it, as he starts developing feelings for her.

Mike Locken is a freelance spy who is working for the CIA. However, during a secret assignment, his partner George betrays him and shoots him in the elbow and knee, leaving him crippled for life. After his recovery, Mike becomes determined to hunt down his former partner.

Queen Taramis of Shadizar asks the powerful Warrior-King Conan to accompany her beautiful young niece, Princess Jehnna, and her bodyguard, Bombaata, in the Princess’ quest for the Jeweled Horn of Dreaming God, Dagoth. Conan is joined by Malak, wizard Akiro and fierce warrior Zula as they fight supernatural adversaries to save the world. But can Conan escape the evil Queen’s devious trap?

During WWII, Sgt. Dan O’Farrell faces difficulties boosting the morale of his soldiers stationed on a South Pacific island. The American ship bringing in beer gets torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, while the batch of nurses that the crew is eagerly awaiting, delivers 6 men with one ugly nurse. Finally, O’Farrell manages to recover the beer-cans cargo and also, a Japanese sub.  

Pacific Heights is a psychological thriller which tells the story of Patty and Drake, who purchase an expensive and luxurious property in San Francisco, and intends to rent it out. Unfortunately, their new tenant has plans of his own.

Jimmy is a criminal who is serving the last 48 hours of a jail sentence. Things take an interesting turn when he wins a ticket to the World Series, after calling a radio quiz show. Unfortunately, he cannot make it due to him being in prison. He manages to escape and soon, he takes over the identity of an advertising executive named Barney.   

Battle Creek Brawl is an action comedy film which takes us to Chicago in the 1930s, and revolves around Jerry Kwan, who lives an easy-going life with Nancy, his girlfriend. One day, when his father is threatened by the mob, Jerry decides to take them on single-handedly with his incredible fighting skills.

After an escort girl is murdered during a party in the offices of a Japanese company in Los Angeles, two detectives Web Smith and John Connor, set out to investigate and find the killer.   

This war comedy film tells the story of a Navy Ensign who switches uniforms and poses as an Air Force Officer, and sinks the Japanese fleet.

Rafe and Danny, two boyhood friends, join WWII as first lieutenants and Rafe falls in love with Evelyn, a nurse. Rafe, who volunteers to fight with the British, is shot down and is presumed dead, while Evelyn finds solace in the company of Danny. However, Rafe comes back on the eve of the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor.

Three different groups of robbers are planning to rob the same high-security bank in Texas, which leads to hilarious outcomes.

Fools is a drama film which revolves around the story of an aging actor, Matthew South, who used to star in horror movies. His life takes a turn when he meets the beautiful and much younger runaway wife of an attorney, and starts developing feelings for her.

The Bushido Blade is a historical action drama film, which revolves around a steel samurai blade that was to be presented to the American ambassador by the Emperor of Japan, which unfortunately get stolen. Therefore, American sailors and Japanese samurai are sent on a mission to recover it.

A Tibetan monk is informed by his master that he is going to be his successor. He is entrusted with guarding a scroll which contains knowledge that can make its reader not only powerful but also immune to any kind of injury. However, a German officer Strucker attacks their temple and kills his master, and the monk is forced to flee to protect the scroll.

Sidekicks is an action comedy drama adventure film which tells the story of an asthmatic kid named Barry, going through various problems in life, including being bullied at school. His only source of enjoyment is a fantasy world he has created, where he thinks of himself as the sidekick of Chuck Norris. He eventually decides to learn martial arts, hoping to steal the school bullies a lesson, and hoping to meet Chuck Norris one day.

Sadie, a journalist finds herself attracted to the good looks of a man, but she is unaware of his true identity as a vampire. She is killed by his vampire cult, and she eventually finds herself in a morgue to discover that she has become a vampire herself. She decides to take revenge against the vampires, and hunt them down one by one.

Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have grown apart since their last adventure. But when the world is threatened by an army of ancient monsters, they must not only unite, but must also strengthen their bond if they want to stand against it. 

A group of not so obedient toddlers, Rugrats, go to explore Paris. While they roam around and travel from Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, they learn new and valuable lessons about love, loyalty and trust.