Acting

Minoru Shiraki

Born — Died

1934-05-06 — 2020-12-16

Place of birth

Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Known for

Acting

Credits

17 titles

Known for

Judo Icchokusen poster
NR

Based on the manga by Ikki Kajiwara, with art by Shinji Nagashima and Yuzuru Saito. After his father dies following defeat at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Naoya Ichijo meets the mysterious judoka Shusaku Kuruma and becomes his disciple, mastering special techniques such as the "Jigoku-guruma" (Hell Wheel) and "Ebi-guruma" (Shrimp Wheel) while fighting rivals and foreign judoka on the way to becoming a top judoka.

Judo Icchokusen

1969

53 Stages of the Road poster
NR

An Edo appointed official Baba must ensure the safe delivery of shogunate funds to Kyoto.

53 Stages of the Road

1959

Thermae Romae II poster
6.3

In ancient Rome, bathhouse architect Lucius (Hiroshi Abe) becomes famous with designing the original "thermae" (bathhouse). He receives an order to build a thermae in the colosseum to help gladiators recover from their wounds, but faces difficulties. Thus, Lucius travels again to modern day Japan through the time slip. He meets Manami (Aya Ueto) again, who is now a reporter for a magazine which covers bathroom. With the help of the flat face Japanese tribe, Lucius again designs a new thermae. Meanwhile, Emperor Hadrian (Masachika Ichimura) wants to keep the peace with the thermae, but the Senate wants to extend the land by using force. Emperor Hadrian and the Senate now have a confrontation and Rome becomes divided.

Thermae Romae II

2014

A Thousand Flying Cranes poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

A Thousand Flying Cranes

1959

Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka poster
5.2

Chubei, the adopted son of an Osaka courier, falls desperately in love with the courtesan Umegawa. To prevent a wealthy client from purchasing her, he steals money from his employer to buy her freedom himself. Now hunted criminals, the lovers flee toward Yamato, pursued by the law.

Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka

1959

Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise

1963

Film credits

1960s · 9 titles

Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise

1963

Last Days of the Tokugawa Regime: Tenamonya Confusion poster
NR

The fourth "Tenamonya" feature. Adapted from the popular television comedy, Fujita stars in this film based on historical events.

Last Days of the Tokugawa Regime: Tenamonya Confusion

1967

Tenamonya Tôkaidô poster
8.0

Two travelers (Makoto Fujita and Minoru Shiraki) travel the Tokaido road and meet the famous Jiro Shimizu and have many comedic adventures.

Tenamonya Tôkaidô

1966

Murder Unincorporated poster
6.5

When the mysterious “Joe of Spades” (Jo Shishido) executes one of the bosses of a powerful syndicate, his colleagues, fearing for their own lives, call on the services of assassin agency Murder Unincorporated to take care of the problem. This unique entry showcases some of the most peculiar killing tactics to ever hit Japanese cinema!

Murder Unincorporated

1965

Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya poster
10.0

Two travelers (Makoto Fujita and Minoru Shiraki) have adventures along the road including strange supernatural happenings, ghosts, and monsters.

Ghost Story of Two Travelers at Tenamonya

1967

A Laughable Journey poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

A Laughable Journey

1964

Song Festival poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Song Festival

1963

The Confusing Journey of Jirocho poster
9.0

An entertaining historical drama featuring popular comedians from the Kansai region of the time, such as Makoto Fujita, Minoru Shiraki, and Gannosuke Ashiya. Raizo Ichikawa as the famous yakuza boss Jirocho.

The Confusing Journey of Jirocho

1963

Tenamonya Sandogasa poster
NR

The Tokaido highway is crowded with people heading for Shimizu Port with the dream of defeating Jirocho of Shimizu and becoming the strongest in Japan. Tokijiro is a fallen yakuza who is trying to make his mark by heading for Shimizu Port with his partner, Chinen.

Tenamonya Sandogasa

1963

Series credits