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Michirō Minami

Date of birth: 1926-09-25

Place of birth: Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan

Known for: Acting

Also known as:

Michirō Minami

Biography

Movie Credits

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
4.1

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

1959-11-20

Kaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his assignment, K

The Eve of the Chinese Festival
0

The Eve of the Chinese Festival

1962-01-28

A kabuki actor is assassinated during a New Year celebration show, in front of everyone, fortunately

Main Street in the Underworld
3

Main Street in the Underworld

1964-04-25

Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack
0

Hoodlum Soldier on the Attack

1967-09-15

Mid-August Commotion
0

Mid-August Commotion

1962-08-22

A suspense work based on the "Miyagi Incident," an attempted coup d'etat led by some officers workin

Desperado Outpost
3

Desperado Outpost

1959-10-06

When Sergeant Okubo's brother is murdered at a Japanese outpost in Northern China during the Second

Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
0

Yajikita dōchū sugoroku

1958-12-07

1958 Japanese movie

Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady
0

Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady

1962-12-23

Young lord investigates the mysterious death that takes place in the underworld.

Hotsprings Holiday
0

Hotsprings Holiday

1968-02-14

Two rival groups of gangsters vie for control of a tiny port town in northern Japan. Daisuke, a memb

The Aftermath of War
0

The Aftermath of War

1967-11-18

After World War II life in Japan was hard. There was lawlessness, rapine, never enough food or money

An Actor's Revenge
3.3

An Actor's Revenge

1963-01-13

In Edo Japan, a kabuki actor seeks revenge against the three men who drove his parents to their deat

The Imperial Navy
3.1

The Imperial Navy

1981-08-08

A lavish retelling of the true story of the final voyage and ultimate destruction and sinking of the

Third Generation Boss
0

Third Generation Boss

1974-08-10

Based on Kazuo Taoka's autobiography, this film follows a Kobe gangster as he builds the small Yamag

Code of Wolves
3.5

Code of Wolves

1974-10-05

In gangster-infested 1920s Yokohama, gambler Ishiguro gets in with the local gang -- but his view of

The Coin Thrower Zenigata
0

The Coin Thrower Zenigata

1963-10-13

The film tells about a young detective Zenigata Heiji who successfully solves a disgusting and unusu

The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze
3

The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze

1968-06-01

The film is dedicated to the souls of flight school graduates killed in World War II. Young boys dre

Pfc. Story - The Divine Tempest
0

Pfc. Story - The Divine Tempest

1959-10-09

First installment of the "Pfc. Story" series of military-themed comedies from Shochiku, and seventh

Boss Takes to the Road
0

Boss Takes to the Road

1961-09-23

Japanese comedy film.

Age of Japanese Guerrillas
0

Age of Japanese Guerrillas

1968-08-30

Kinta (Nabe Osami) is Japanese by birth, but raised by a Chinese man. He stowsaway to Japan to see h

New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss
3.5

New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss

1976-04-24

The eighth sequel of the series by the successful “Fukasaku and Bunta” collaboration revolves around

Shimane Prison Riot
2.5

Shimane Prison Riot

1975-06-07

Japan, 1948: Hiroki Matsukata stars as a man facing a nine year prison sentence. He incites prisone

The Phantom Goblin
3

The Phantom Goblin

1962-08-12

An injured Edo official is rescued by a vassal whose appearance is exactly like himself, and swears

Hot Springs Geisha
1.1

Hot Springs Geisha

1968-06-28

A look at the lives of a troupe of geishas working in a small seaside resort town. For the most part

The Yakuza Code Still Lives
3.5

The Yakuza Code Still Lives

1976-12-04

After spending eight years in prison for murder, Hiroshi leaves his yakuza family to start a new lif

Tale of Army Brutality
5

Tale of Army Brutality

1963-06-14

Director Jun'ya Satô's debut film focuses on the inhuman training of recruits, the brutal drill syst

Make Way for the Jaguars
3.8

Make Way for the Jaguars

1968-03-30

A plot by an evil mastermind to eliminate the lead singer of the Japanese "Group Sounds" rock band,

The Abalone Gals
0

The Abalone Gals

1965-06-26

South of Tokyo is a small island until quite recently relatively unchanged since feudal times. Now,

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

Tales of President Mito
0

Tales of President Mito

1962-04-04

Mr. Mito, a former president of an instant food company, with two young men’s help, solves the quali

Nerves for Victory
3

Nerves for Victory

1966-08-26

A young yakuza who respects obligation and humanity must face cruel and heartless turf wars leading

The Tale of Zatoichi
3.6

The Tale of Zatoichi

1962-04-18

The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controll

Happiness of Us Alone
4.5

Happiness of Us Alone

1961-01-15

The story is of two people. One is deaf, the other deaf and mute. They marry after meeting at a scho

Port Arthur
3.6

Port Arthur

1980-08-02

Depicts the bloody siege of the fortress of Port Arthur, one of the most strongly fortified position

The Forbidden Castle
2.7

The Forbidden Castle

1959-02-24

From an original story by Shibata Renzaburo, the novelist who created such classics as: the "Nemuri

Counterstroke
0

Counterstroke

1962-05-15

Ryusuke and Joe Oki escape from prison. Ryusuke was incarcerated for killing his younger brother Yas

A Texan in Tokyo
0

A Texan in Tokyo

1957-03-20

A Texan visiting Tokyo takes medicine that gives him strength.

The Princess and the Bearded Lord
0

The Princess and the Bearded Lord

1962-03-14

Bad Reputation: Three Notorious Men
0

Bad Reputation: Three Notorious Men

1963-01-03

The Navy
0

The Navy

1963-08-13

A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining th

Sucharaka Shain
0

Sucharaka Shain

1966-08-13

Maeda Yoichi's film adaptation of the long-running TV comedy series of the same name (1961-1967; TBS

Masura o hashutsu fukai
0

Masura o hashutsu fukai

1956-02-05

Based on a comic strip by Kaoru Akiyoshi. First in a four part film series.

A Cheerful Yakuza
0

A Cheerful Yakuza

1976-02-14

The Rookie Managers
0

The Rookie Managers

1955-04-03

1955 Japanese movie

Who Is the Informer?
0

Who Is the Informer?

1958-11-18

After killing a detective in a botched robbery, Keiichi (Natsuki) is on the run as police stake out

Wakarete ikiru toki mo
0

Wakarete ikiru toki mo

1961-04-04

A Hiromichi Horikawa movie

若社長レインボー作戦
0

若社長レインボー作戦

1967-05-27

1967 Japanese movie

The Young Boss is Third Generation
0

The Young Boss is Third Generation

1958-12-14

A carefree student from a traditional sake shop family balances love, rebellion, and a bike race whi

Fox and Raccoon
0

Fox and Raccoon

1959-04-28

A group of hustling peddlers swindle rural towns with fake goods, facing betrayals, close calls, and

Third Class Soldier Boss
0

Third Class Soldier Boss

1966-05-21

1966 Toei Comedy

Showdown on Pier No.3
0

Showdown on Pier No.3

1960-04-17

Crime thriller about the investigation of a man murdered at a Tokyo race track. Clues lead Detective

The Last Challenge
0

The Last Challenge

1961-03-12

1961 Japanese movie