Minoru Chiaki - Actor Profile

Minoru Chiaki

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 28, 1917
Birth Place: Hokkaido, Japan

About Minoru Chiaki

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Minoru Chiaki (千秋 実 Chiaki Minoru) was a Japanese actor who appeared in such films as Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and The Hidden Fortress. In Seven Samurai he was the good-natured samurai Heihachi. Later in his career he appeared as a secondary actor in many Toei films. In 1986 he was given the Best Actor prize at the Japan Academy Prize ceremony for his performance in Toei's Gray Sunset (1985). Description above from the Wikipedia article Minoru Chiaki, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Minoru Chiaki Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Minoru Chiaki reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Minoru Chiaki's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Minoru Chiaki's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Minoru Chiaki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Minoru Chiaki's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Minoru Chiaki has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Don Matsugoro's Big Adventure Amenomori Seikai Super Hit Similar →
1980 Tokugawa Ichizoku no Houkai - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Kyojin-gun monogatari: Susume eikô e - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Karafuto 1945 Summer - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Innocent Sinner - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Libido - Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Face of Another Apartment Superintendent Super Hit Similar →
1966 Zero Fighter - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Yakuza Vassal - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Taking the Castle - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Black Thief - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Sharks - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella Kakurai Yosuke Super Hit Similar →
1963 High and Low First Reporter Super Hit Similar →
1963 Street of Wandering Men - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Body - Hit Similar →
1962 A Carpenter and Children - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Ambitious Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Till Tomorrow Is - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Run, Genta, Run! - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Youth and His Amulet - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Young Lord Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1961 20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 1 - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Case of a Young Lord 8 - Super Hit Similar →
1960 If You're Man Enough - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Shinran, Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Hero of the Red Light District Jôsuke Super Hit Similar →
1960 Lord Mito: All Star Version - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Shinran - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Onodera Heichô Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Unleashed Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Hidden Fortress Tahei Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Scarlet Cherry Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Men of Toho-ku Tasuke Zummu Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Shadow Daughter - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Yoshiaki Miki Super Hit Similar →
1957 Talkative Company President Omaeda (President) Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Mandarin Room - Super Hit Similar →
1955 I Live in Fear Jiro Nakajima Hit Similar →
1954 Mother's First Love - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Jirocho in Disgrace - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Seven Samurai Heihachi Hayashida Super Hit Similar →
1953 Mole Alley - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Sunflower Girl - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ikiru Noguchi Super Hit Similar →
1952 Today is Payday General Manager of General Affairs Department Super Hit Similar →
1952 Beauty and the Thief Takeichi no Takamaru Super Hit Similar →
1950 Rashomon Priest Super Hit Similar →
1949 Stray Dog Girlie Show director Super Hit Similar →

Minoru Chiaki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Minoru Chiaki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Minoru Chiaki is "Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Minoru Chiaki acted in?

Minoru Chiaki has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Minoru Chiaki?

Other notable films include "Shinran", "Zero Fighter", and "Libido".

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