Shirō Yanase - Actor Profile

Shirō Yanase

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 16, 1930
Birth Place: Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Shirō Yanase Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 84% of Shirō Yanase'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 Duel in the Storm, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shirō Yanase Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shirō Yanase's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Duel in the Storm (1968) movie poster
★10.0

Duel in the Storm: It is the Taisho era in Japan. A man has quit the Yakuza after five years and returned to Shikoku in order to begin his

Duel in the Storm

1968•Action
★10.0
Friendship of Jazz (1959) movie poster
★10.0

Friendship of Jazz: Kenichi, who lives like a stray dog among fellow gangsters, finds his love for the first time while the police are tryin

Friendship of Jazz

1959
★10.0
Million Dollar Smash-and-Grab (1961) movie poster
★10.0

Million Dollar Smash-and-Grab: A boxing melodrama. Two friends become boxers and begin training for the championship. These two boys eventually face

Million Dollar Smash-and-Grab

1961•Action
★10.0
Pacific Porters (1961) movie poster
★10.0

Pacific Porters: Tetsuji Tachibana was fired as a pilot after Jim gave false testimony in an accident caused by Captain Jim's intoxicatio

Pacific Porters

1961•Action
★10.0
Black Strait (1964) movie poster
★10.0

Black Strait: Newly out of prison after killing his boss' rival, Akio Maki is eager to move on and start a new life with the boss' dau

Black Strait

1964•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Shirō Yanase has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1971 Law of the Outlaw - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Night Butterflies - Hit Similar →
1970 Blind Woman's Curse Kawaguchi Average Similar →
1970 Woman's Police: Appointment with Danger - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Peonies And Dragons - Hit Similar →
1969 Lone Rebel - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Women's Police: Part II - Hit Similar →
1969 100 Gamblers - Hit Similar →
1968 Three Rogues - Hit Similar →
1968 Duel in the Storm Sohachi Super Hit Similar →
1968 Stardust Wharf - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Spiders' The Noisy Parade - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Hawk of the Harbour - Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Colt Is My Passport - Hit Similar →
1966 The Harbor of No Return - Hit Similar →
1966 Blood Shed - Hit Similar →
1966 Carmen from Kawachi Club DADA Manager Average Similar →
1965 The Dragon of Macao - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Tattooed Life Asakichi Hit Similar →
1965 Born Under Crossed Stars Eikichi Hit Similar →
1964 Black Strait - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Call of Blood Yamada Average Similar →
1964 The Flower and the Angry Waves - Hit Similar →
1963 Fight of the Gamblers - Average Similar →
1963 Kanto Wanderer - Hit Similar →
1963 The Incorrigible - Hit Similar →
1963 The Symbol of a Man Tsubo furi Hit Similar →
1963 Youth of the Beast Ken Ishizaki Hit Similar →
1962 A Man With Dragon Tattoos - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Guys Who Put Money on Me Kataoka Super Hit Similar →
1962 Teenage Yakuza Appliance Store Owner Hit Similar →
1961 Million Dollar Smash-and-Grab - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Living by Karate - Hit Similar →
1961 Tokyo Knights - Hit Similar →
1961 Pacific Porters - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Man at the Bullfight - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Everything Goes Wrong Tamiya Hit Similar →
1960 Smashing the 0-Line - Average Similar →
1960 Jungle Block - Hit Similar →
1960 The Day of Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Break Down that Wall - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Friendship of Jazz - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Perfect Game Akiya Average Similar →
1958 Red Pier - Hit Similar →
1958 A Slope in the Sun Buddy B Average Similar →
1958 Underworld Beauty - Average Similar →
1957 Man Who Causes a Storm - Hit Similar →
1957 I Am Waiting Man B Hit Similar →
1956 Frankie the Milkman - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Season of the Sun - Hit Similar →

Shirō Yanase - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shirō Yanase?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shirō Yanase is "Duel in the Storm" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shirō Yanase acted in?

Shirō Yanase has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shirō Yanase?

Other notable films include "Friendship of Jazz", "Million Dollar Smash-and-Grab", and "Pacific Porters".

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