Shigeru Amachi - Actor Profile

Shigeru Amachi

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 4, 1931
Birth Place: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

About Shigeru Amachi

Shigeru Amachi (天知 茂, Amachi Shigeru, 4 March 1931 – 27 July 1985) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 120 films from 1953 to 1984. Amachi joined the Shintoho studio as one of its "New Face" actors of 1951 and established himself in action and jidaigeki films. He gained fame for the nihilistic mood of his character in Akatsuki no hijōsen and starred in Nobuo Nakagawa's version of Tokaido Yotsuya kaidan (1959). On television, he played the hardboiled detective in Hijō no raisensu and Kogoro Akechi in a long-running series of TV specials. On stage he was best known for playing Hishakaku in Jinsei gekijō.

Shigeru Amachi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shigeru Amachi 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 Shigeru Amachi's work falls within the Crime genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 94% of Shigeru Amachi'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 The Rambler Rides Again, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shigeru Amachi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shigeru Amachi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shigeru Amachi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Port Arthur Kentaro Kaneko Hit Similar →
1979 Dead Angle - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Eight Men to Kill Azami Yajuro Hit Similar →
1972 Modern Lady Gambler - Hit Similar →
1972 The Viper Brothers: Prison Gang 13 - Hit Similar →
1972 A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell Ryukichi Hit Similar →
1969 Yakuza Wanderer: Villainous Livelihood - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Blackmail Is My Life - Hit Similar →
1967 The Silent Gun Junta Kimura Super Hit Similar →
1967 Classmates Chief Navel Surgeon Mamiya Hit Similar →
1967 Quick-Draw Dog - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Showdown of Men 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Shroud of Snow Guntaro Super Hit Similar →
1966 Showdown of Men - Hit Similar →
1966 Yakuza Hooligans Sugiyama Hit Similar →
1966 Zatoichi's Vengeance Genpachiro Kurobe Hit Similar →
1966 Return of Gun Dog - Average Similar →
1965 Trigger Happy Romeo Junta Kimura Super Hit Similar →
1965 Sword of the Beast Vice-Counselor Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Third Contest Genba Hit Similar →
1965 The Dedicated Gunman Junta Kimura Hit Similar →
1965 The Boss - Hit Similar →
1964 Suruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Homeless Dog - Hit Similar →
1963 Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance - Hit Similar →
1963 The Third Shadow Warrior Sadamitsu Miki Hit Similar →
1963 Assassins for sale - Hit Similar →
1963 Shinsengumi Chronicles Toshizo Hijikata Hit Similar →
1962 The Lightning Sword Higashinosuke Yamagata Super Hit Similar →
1962 Destiny's Son Sôshi Tada Hit Similar →
1962 The Tale of Zatoichi Miki Hirate Hit Similar →
1961 Counterattack of a Queen Bee Muteppô no Masa Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Rambler Rides Again - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Queen Bee and College Boy Ryu - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Jigoku Shirô Shimizu Average Similar →
1960 Yellow Line Kazuhiro Moroki Super Hit Similar →
1960 Women of Whirlpool Island - Average Similar →
1959 The Ghost of Yotsuya Iemon Tamiya Hit Similar →
1959 The Pacific War and the International Military Tribunal First Officer of the Yamato Super Hit Similar →
1958 Ghost in the Regiment Lieutenant Namishima Super Hit Similar →
1958 Queen Bee Mazaki Hit Similar →
1957 Nude Actress Murder Case: Five Criminals - Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Military Policeman and the Dismembered Beauty Staff Sergeant Tsuneyoshi Super Hit Similar →
1957 Ghost Stories of Wanderer at Honjo - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Fearful Attack of the Flying Saucers Assistant Osugi Hit Similar →
1955 Twilight Saloon - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Mysterious Dwarf - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Mole Alley - Super Hit Similar →

Shigeru Amachi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shigeru Amachi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shigeru Amachi is "The Rambler Rides Again" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shigeru Amachi acted in?

Shigeru Amachi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shigeru Amachi?

Other notable films include "Mysterious Dwarf", "Showdown of Men 2", and "Suruga Yūkyōden: Gambling Hall Robbery".

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