Eiji Minakata - Actor Profile

Eiji Minakata

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
49Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 21, 1932
Birth Place: Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eiji Minakata reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Eiji Minakata's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eiji Minakata remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dad's Backdrop, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eiji Minakata Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eiji Minakata's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Dad's Backdrop (2004) movie poster
★10.0

Dad's Backdrop: Middle-aged pro wrestler Ushinosuke's wife passes away, and he and his son, Kazuo, move in with his father. His fellow w

Dad's Backdrop

2004•Comedy
★9.0
Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai (1963) movie poster
★9.0

Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai: Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager wage. All Gonza wanted was

Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai

1963•Drama
★8.3
Lord Mito: All Star Version (1960) movie poster
★8.3

Lord Mito: All Star Version: In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura.

Lord Mito: All Star Version

1960
★8.0
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon (1962) movie poster
★8.0

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon: This movie depicts a familiar samurai Tange Sazen story realistically. Tange loses one of his eyes and arms in an attemp

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

1962•Drama
★7.5
Sonatine (1993) movie poster
★7.5

Sonatine: Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen

Sonatine

1993•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eiji Minakata.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 Faraway Heaven - Average Similar →
2006 Hana Shojiro Aoki Hit Similar →
2004 Dad's Backdrop Matsunosuke Shimoda Super Hit Similar →
2003 Bokunchi - My House - Average Similar →
1997 A Yakuza in Love Okuma Hit Similar →
1997 The King of Minami: Insurance Embezzler - Flop Similar →
1997 Onibi: The Fire Within Kanigawa Flop Similar →
1996 Billiken - Flop Similar →
1996 Shabu - Flop Similar →
1995 Getting Any? Opposing Boss Average Similar →
1993 Sonatine The Hit Man Super Hit Similar →
1985 Big Magnum Kuroiwa - Flop Similar →
1983 A Madcap Corporation - Flop Similar →
1981 Kōshoku hana densha Heisuke Tsuzuki Flop Similar →
1976 Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist Movie Director Average Similar →
1963 Moonshadow Ninja Scroll: Twenty-One Eyes Mitamura Hyoma Flop Similar →
1963 The Kingdom of Jirocho 2 - Flop Similar →
1963 The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 - Average Similar →
1963 The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy - Average Similar →
1963 20 Duels of Young Shingo: Conclusion - Flop Similar →
1963 Bloody Record of the Shinsengumi - Flop Similar →
1963 Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights - Hit Similar →
1962 Mark of Blood - Average Similar →
1962 A Revengeful Raid - Flop Similar →
1962 Case of Umon: Red Lizard - Flop Similar →
1962 Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha - Flop Similar →
1962 Shimmering Sword - Flop Similar →
1962 Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Princess and the Bearded Lord - Flop Similar →
1962 鷹天皇飄々剣　吉野の風雲児 - Flop Similar →
1962 In Search of Mother - Average Similar →
1962 Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido - Flop Similar →
1961 Restoration Fire - Hit Similar →
1961 20 Duels of Young Shingo, Part 2 - Flop Similar →
1961 Ninjutsu tsukai to sannin musume: onna kitsune henka - Flop Similar →
1961 Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume - Flop Similar →
1961 Little Tengu - Flop Similar →
1961 An Edo Magistrate - Average Similar →
1961 Way of Morning Mist - Flop Similar →
1961 Obugyō-sama to musume-tachi - Flop Similar →
1960 Sword of Destiny - Average Similar →
1960 Mighty Shosuke - Flop Similar →
1960 Tsubakuro dōchū - Flop Similar →
1960 Lord Mito: All Star Version - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Ninja Assassins - Average Similar →
1960 Return of the One-Armed Swordsman - Average Similar →
1957 Red peonies on the skin - Flop Similar →
1956 神変美女桜 - Flop Similar →

Eiji Minakata - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eiji Minakata?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eiji Minakata is "Dad's Backdrop" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Eiji Minakata acted in?

Eiji Minakata has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eiji Minakata?

Other notable films include "Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai", "Lord Mito: All Star Version", and "Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon".