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Minoru Takada

Date of birth: 1899-12-20

Place of birth: Higashinaruse, Japan

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Noboru Takada, 高田稔

Minoru Takada

Biography

Minoru Takada (December 20, 1899 - December 27, 1977) was an actor and film producer in the Taisho and Showa periods, he appeared in over 230 films between 1924 and 1971. His wife was the former actress Mikiko Mitsuki. Description above from the Wikipedia article Minoru Takada, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Movie Credits

Sun over the River
0

Sun over the River

1934-05-17

Father, son Kentaro and daughter Ochiyo, who live on the banks of the Sumida River, regain their lov

Attack from Space
2.4

Attack from Space

1965-03-06

The superhero Starman is sent by the Emerald Planet to protect Earth from belligerent aliens from th

Atragon
3.3

Atragon

1963-12-22

The legendary empire of the lost continent of Mu reappears to threaten the world with domination. Wh

To Love and Swear
0

To Love and Swear

1945-07-26

After facing hard times, an orphan Korean boy gets adopted to Japanese society. He meets several Jap

Evil Brain from Outer Space
2.5

Evil Brain from Outer Space

1966-01-21

An evil brain from outer space unleashes monsters with deadly diseases on Earth with trying to conqu

Sunset Over Mount Fuji
0

Sunset Over Mount Fuji

1952-11-10

Jidai-geki starring Kanjuro Arashi

Oogonju
0

Oogonju

1950-11-04

Battle in Outer Space
2.9

Battle in Outer Space

1959-12-26

In 1965, the space station JSS-3 is destroyed by a fleet of UFOs, which then begin a global siege on

Atomic Rulers
2.1

Atomic Rulers

1965-04-10

Super criminals are planning to infiltrate Earth with mass nuclear destruction! Only Starman can def

Hibari no san'yaku: Zoku Kei tsuya yuki no jôhenge
0

Hibari no san'yaku: Zoku Kei tsuya yuki no jôhenge

1957-11-23

Hibari no san'yaku: Kei tsuya yuki no jôhenge
0

Hibari no san'yaku: Kei tsuya yuki no jôhenge

1957-11-17

Rebel Against Glory
0

Rebel Against Glory

1970-04-04

Adventure in Kigan Castle
2.8

Adventure in Kigan Castle

1966-04-28

Osami, a soldier-of-fortune from Japan, joins with priest Ensai in a quest for the ashes of the grea

Sazae-san Plays Cupid
0

Sazae-san Plays Cupid

1961-03-28

An adaptation of the popular Sazae-san comic.

The Last War
3.1

The Last War

1961-10-08

A Japanese family is torn apart by the tensions of an avoidable nuclear world war between the superp

Invaders from Space
2.1

Invaders from Space

1965-05-31

A bunch of pernicious salamander men from the planet Kulimon in the Moffit Galaxy plan on taking ove

Eternal Heart
2.9

Eternal Heart

1929-04-29

Toshie, a young, conservative secretary-typist has fallen in love with Shozo Narita, a young man she

A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes & Fall Once Again
0

A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes & Fall Once Again

1937-04-01

Kayo and Kuniko graduated from girls' school together and are as close as sisters. Kuniko's fiancé,

White Heron
0

White Heron

1941-09-09

OSHINO, the beautiful daughter of restaurant owners, is in love with SHIRASAGI the painter. But ther

Learn from Experience, Part One
3

Learn from Experience, Part One

1937-10-01

Part 1 of a 2-part romance based on a story by noted author Kikuchi Kan. The central character here

Learn from Experience, Part Two
3.1

Learn from Experience, Part Two

1937-12-18

Part 2 of a 2-part romance (first part - Kafuku zempen) based on a story by noted author Kikuchi Kan

A Bullet Hole Underground
0

A Bullet Hole Underground

1949-05-02

Invisible Man
3.2

Invisible Man

1954-12-29

When an invisible man is run down by a car it’s up to an eager young reporter and a strange clown to

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1
5

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1

1952-02-14

The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokuda

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2
0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2

1952-03-06

At the transformed Fumaden (Demon Subduing) Temple, with the dynamic efforts of Sukesan and Kakusan,

I Graduated, But...
2.8

I Graduated, But...

1929-09-06

Tetsuo Nomoto, a young college graduate tries to find a decent job by himself. Later on, he will mar

Enoken’s Shrewd Period
0

Enoken’s Shrewd Period

1939-01-11

Japanese Women's Textbook
0

Japanese Women's Textbook

1937-05-21

Inugami-ke no nazo: Akuma wa odoru
0

Inugami-ke no nazo: Akuma wa odoru

1954-08-10

Early adaptation of the book "The Inugami Clan", featuring the detective Kōsuke Kindaichi.

続南国太平記 薩南の嵐
0

続南国太平記 薩南の嵐

1954-02-03

Nangoku Taiheiki
0

Nangoku Taiheiki

1954-01-15

花吹雪男祭り 
0

花吹雪男祭り 

1952-11-29

Super Giant Continues
0

Super Giant Continues

1957-08-13

The 2nd Super Giant film. Super Giant continues his battle against the foreign terrorists. In retur

憧れの星座 
0

憧れの星座 

1953-11-22

Kyōshū
0

Kyōshū

1952-07-02

So Young, So Bright
3.1

So Young, So Bright

1955-11-01

Two high school girls, Ruri and Yumi, go to Kyoto on a school trip, here they get acquainted with Hi

Twenty-One Fingerprints
0

Twenty-One Fingerprints

1948-07-12

Third film of the Bannai Tarao series starring Chiezo Kataoka

母恋草
0

母恋草

1951-06-29

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
3.5

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964-12-20

After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and

Marching On
0

Marching On

1930-03-07

A farmer’s boy, obsessed with his balsa-and-paper flying models and with dreams of real aircraft, de

Walk Cheerfully
3

Walk Cheerfully

1930-03-01

Kenji is a small-time thief who likes drinking and fighting. When he falls in love with sweet and si

Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky
2.5

Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky

1943-05-01

Young men endure challenging flight training in the Yokaren, a program feeding new pilots into the

Sincerity
2.7

Sincerity

1939-09-10

Two young girls, Nobiko and Tomiko, go to the same school. The less fortunate girl Nobiko is one of

Iron Brothers
0

Iron Brothers

1939-06-28

It's been a long time since the war. Since we haven't been at war with America yet, there is a line

The Eagle of the Pacific
3.8

The Eagle of the Pacific

1953-10-21

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grav

Kegareta nikutai seijo
0.5

Kegareta nikutai seijo

1958-11-29

A sensual love-story between two lesbian nuns.

Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War
0

Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War

1957-04-29

Meiji Tenno portrays the buildup to the Russo-Japan War. In addition to showing the political events

Traitors of the Blue Castle
3.5

Traitors of the Blue Castle

1957-12-03

Harada Kai, the Date clan's Chamberlain attempts to take power from the lord himself.

Love Letter
3.4

Love Letter

1953-12-13

A sad and troubled man finds a new job five years after the end of WWII, where he writes love letter

Geisha Waltz
0

Geisha Waltz

1952-10-02

1952 Japanese film directed by Kunio Watanabe.

Speed King
0

Speed King

1956-04-11

Japanese film about motorcycle racing.

Kingoro's Soldier
0

Kingoro's Soldier

1956-05-11

Japanese comedy film.

Submarine Ro Hasn't Surfaced
0

Submarine Ro Hasn't Surfaced

1954-07-13

Japanese war film.

稲妻奉行
0

稲妻奉行

1958-01-15

Japanese film.

The Battleship Yamato
0

The Battleship Yamato

1953-06-15

The film is about the Yamato's suicide mission to Okinawa in March 1945 to defend the homeland threa

A 16-Year-Old Girl's Jazz Festival
0

A 16-Year-Old Girl's Jazz Festival

1954-01-09

Japanese musical.

乾杯!女学生
0

乾杯!女学生

1954-06-29

The Vassal's Neck
0

The Vassal's Neck

1955-07-26

Japanese film.

勤王? 佐幕? 女人曼陀羅
0

勤王? 佐幕? 女人曼陀羅

1956-08-14

1956 Japanese film, originally released in two parts.

黄金奉行
0

黄金奉行

1958-06-29

Japanese film.

The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal
0

The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal

1959-01-03

In 1941, overpopulated Japan faces an economic boycott and its armed forces push further to the sout

Ichiyo Higuchi
0

Ichiyo Higuchi

1939-05-31

Japanese film based on the life of writer Ichiyo Higuchi (1872-1896).

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender
4.3

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender

1959-07-04

In World War II, the commanding officer of a sub, against his will takes on board two Western diplom

Twilight Saloon
4

Twilight Saloon

1955-06-19

Set in a tavern, director Tomu Uchida depicts the joys and sorrows of the people who gather there in

The Poppy
0

The Poppy

1941-06-18

1941 Toho adaptation of Natsume's novel.

Yukiko and Natsuyo
3

Yukiko and Natsuyo

1941-08-14

Adaptation of a novel by Nobuko Yoshiya that was serialized in "Shufu no tomo" between 1939 and 1940

The Devil comes and plays the Flute
0

The Devil comes and plays the Flute

1954-04-27

The film depicts the exploits of Kindaichi Kosuke, who pursues a series of serial murders that occur

Suicide Troops of the Watchtower
2.9

Suicide Troops of the Watchtower

1943-04-15

Stalwart soldiers of the Japanese Empire – Japanese and Korean alike – stand in defense of a militar

Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron
3.5

Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron

1944-03-09

A 1944 propaganda film that depicts the fictionalised career of IJAAF pilot Tateo Kato, who led the

Fantasy of Youth
0

Fantasy of Youth

1955-04-19

Adaptation of the novel by Bunroku Shishi.

The Green Music Box
2.5

The Green Music Box

1955-05-08

Ruriko's father is a well known scientist who's involved in secret research that even his family doe

Mother Peacock
0

Mother Peacock

1956-12-05

Japanese drama film.

Shin ono ga tsumi
0

Shin ono ga tsumi

1956-10-09

20th film adaptation of the novel Ono ga tsumi (published 1900-1901).

Let's Go! Young Guy
3

Let's Go! Young Guy

1967-01-01

College student Yuichi Tanuma is fired up for Nationals where his university Kyonan will face off ag

A Ripple in a Morning
3

A Ripple in a Morning

1952-05-01

Atsuko is an office secretary who is also her family's primary source of income and caretaker in pos

Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War
0

Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War

1958-03-14

Appeal on the Cross
0

Appeal on the Cross

1956-06-27

Kusuo Abe stars in this kaidan.

Silver Stream
0

Silver Stream

1931-02-14

Michiko gets pregnant after a rape. She marries a boring business partner of her father to avoid the

Crazy Big Explosion
0

Crazy Big Explosion

1969-04-27

A Toho comedy film staring the Crazy Cats.

Lady From Hell
0

Lady From Hell

1949-03-15

Three and a half years after Japan was bombed, the tax authorities organized the T-Men. Nango is in

A Primer on Marriage
0

A Primer on Marriage

1930-01-05

Bored in his marriage, a dentist flirts with a young woman on a train. However he soon finds himself

Tsuki yori no shisha
0

Tsuki yori no shisha

1934-03-29

These Foolish Times
0

These Foolish Times

1947-10-12

花眞珠
0

花眞珠

1955-08-22

Pastoral Symphony
0

Pastoral Symphony

1938-06-11

A priest in Hokkaido adopts a blind orphan girl, and as she grows up he finds himself falling in lov

Japan's Longest Day
3.6

Japan's Longest Day

1967-08-03

Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and th

Morishige is a Fake Gentleman
0

Morishige is a Fake Gentleman

1955-09-06

Scammer Horikawa Shinbei hopes to make a quick buck using Namie, a stripper under his control.

Sky of Hope
0

Sky of Hope

1942-01-14

What is marriage? Young couple in match-making wanted to know before they decide. They visited marr

Admiral Yamamoto and the Allied Fleets
2.5

Admiral Yamamoto and the Allied Fleets

1956-07-21

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto leads the Combined Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy to defeat the Americ

A Husband's Chastity: Fall Again
0

A Husband's Chastity: Fall Again

1937-05-01

Kayo and Kuniko graduated from girls' school together and are as close as sisters. Kuniko's fiancé,

A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes
0

A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes

1937-04-01

Kayo and Kuniko graduated from girls' school together and are as close as sisters. Kuniko's fiancé,

Star Poisoning Case
0

Star Poisoning Case

1958-05-03

Japanese crime film.

The Terror of Z
5

The Terror of Z

1948-05-25

Marune Santaro directed this actionner about two fearless Kobe Harbor Patrol Officers who fight to k

Holiday in Japan
0

Holiday in Japan

1958-06-15

Japanese comedy film released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Shintoho's founding.

近藤勇 池田屋騒動
0

近藤勇 池田屋騒動

1953-04-29

Kyoto in the third year of Bunkyu. --Serizawa Kamo, the head of the Shinsengumi, and the group aroun

日本敗れず
0

日本敗れず

1954-10-26

In May 1945, Japan's defeat was imminent after the attacks on Saipan, Iwo Jima, and the Philippines,

First Decade Showa Company President vs. Second Decade Showa Company President: Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Friday
0

First Decade Showa Company President vs. Second Decade Showa Company President: Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Friday

1971-10-30

After a highway accident forces a motel stay, a company president devises a plan to create spring-ba

Modern Salaryman: Bushido  Romance
0

Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance

1960-01-27

Three young employees navigate love, ambition, and meddling bosses as workplace crushes evolve into

College Champ
3

College Champ

1962-07-14

Yuuichi Tanuma, our young hero, is a senior at Kyonan University and captain of the marathon team. H

The Father and His Son
0

The Father and His Son

1929-09-13

Japanese silent film from 1929.

The 6th Suspect
0

The 6th Suspect

1960-11-29

Police investigate the murder of a private eye/blackmailer who had numerous enemies, including six p

Where Do Women Go?
0

Where Do Women Go?

1930-05-24

Japanese silent film from 1930 with an acclaimed performance by Sumiko Kurishima.

Cry Cheerfully!
0

Cry Cheerfully!

1931-05-22

Japanese silent film from 1931.

美男お小姓 人斬り彦齋
0

美男お小姓 人斬り彦齋

1955-01-02

The College Ruggers
0

The College Ruggers

1959-06-28

Story of love, friendship, and college sports.

Holiday in Japan -Chapter 2-
0

Holiday in Japan -Chapter 2-

1958-10-12

Part 2 of Holiday in Japan

Shirai Gonpachi
0

Shirai Gonpachi

1956-02-12

The film adaptation of the famous tragic love story of the young samurai Shirai Gonpachi and the bea

Wildcat Lady or Mountain Cat Woman
0

Wildcat Lady or Mountain Cat Woman

1948-03-09

The first in a series of 31 "mother films" produced by Daiei in the post-war period.

美男をめぐる十人の女
0

美男をめぐる十人の女

1956-12-19