Minoru Takada - Actor Profile

Minoru Takada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 20, 1899
Birth Place: Higashinaruse, Ogachi, Akita, Japan

About Minoru Takada

Minoru Takada (December 20, 1899 - December 27, 1977) was an actor and film producer in the Taisho and Showa periods, he appeared in over 230 films between 1924 and 1971. His wife was the former actress Mikiko Mitsuki. Description above from the Wikipedia article Minoru Takada, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Minoru Takada reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Minoru Takada'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Minoru Takada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Minoru Takada Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 (1952) movie poster
★10.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1: The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokudani, a place along hi

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1

1952
★10.0
The Terror of Z (1948) movie poster
★10.0

The Terror of Z: Marune Santaro directed this actionner about two fearless Kobe Harbor Patrol Officers who fight to keep the city safe fr

The Terror of Z

1948
★8.5
Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959) movie poster
★8.5

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender: In World War II, the commanding officer of a sub, against his will takes on board two Western diplomats, to take them to

Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender

1959•War
★8.0
Twilight Saloon (1955) movie poster
★8.0

Twilight Saloon: Set in a tavern, director Tomu Uchida depicts the joys and sorrows of the people who gather there in an experimental sty

Twilight Saloon

1955•Drama
★7.6
The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) movie poster
★7.6

The Eagle of the Pacific: Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about l

The Eagle of the Pacific

1953•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Minoru Takada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Rebel Against Glory - Flop Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Vice Admiral Zenshiro Hoshina - Dir. of the Naval Affairs Bureau Hit Similar →
1967 Let's Go! Young Guy Inakawa Average Similar →
1966 Adventure in Kigan Castle Old King in Kotan Average Similar →
1966 Evil Brain from Outer Space - Flop Similar →
1965 Invaders from Space - Flop Similar →
1965 Atomic Rulers Father Flop Similar →
1965 Attack from Space - Flop Similar →
1964 Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Prime Minister Hit Similar →
1963 Atragon Government Official Hit Similar →
1962 College Champ - Average Similar →
1961 The Last War Tokyo Defense Command Commander Average Similar →
1961 Sazae-san Plays Cupid - Flop Similar →
1959 Battle in Outer Space The Commander Average Similar →
1959 Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Kegareta nikutai seijo - Flop Similar →
1957 Traitors of the Blue Castle Aki Date Hit Similar →
1957 Hibari no san'yaku: Zoku Kei tsuya yuki no jôhenge - Flop Similar →
1957 Hibari no san'yaku: Kei tsuya yuki no jôhenge - Flop Similar →
1957 Super Giant Continues - Flop Similar →
1956 Admiral Yamamoto and the Allied Fleets Fumimaro Konoe Flop Similar →
1955 So Young, So Bright - Average Similar →
1955 Twilight Saloon Ryusuke Nakakoji Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Green Music Box Professor Flop Similar →
1954 Invisible Man Yajima, gang boss Average Similar →
1953 Love Letter - Hit Similar →
1953 The Eagle of the Pacific Prince Fumimaro Konoe Super Hit Similar →
1952 Sunset Over Mount Fuji Father Iori Flop Similar →
1952 A Ripple in a Morning President Sugayama Average Similar →
1952 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2 - Flop Similar →
1952 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 - Super Hit Similar →
1950 Oogonju Inspector Tajimi Flop Similar →
1949 A Bullet Hole Underground - Flop Similar →
1948 The Terror of Z - Super Hit Similar →
1945 To Love and Swear Shiraishi Flop Similar →
1944 Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron - Hit Similar →
1943 Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky - Flop Similar →
1943 Suicide Troops of the Watchtower Assistant Police Inspector Takatsu Average Similar →
1941 White Heron - Flop Similar →
1941 Yukiko and Natsuyo Shoichi Utsumi Average Similar →
1939 Sincerity Keikichi Asada Flop Similar →
1939 Enoken’s Shrewd Period - Flop Similar →
1937 Learn from Experience, Part Two Shintaro Average Similar →
1937 Learn from Experience, Part One Shintaro Average Similar →
1937 Japanese Women's Textbook (Volume 1) Flop Similar →
1937 A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes & Fall Once Again - Flop Similar →
1934 Sun over the River Kentaro Flop Similar →
1930 Walk Cheerfully Kenji Koyama Average Similar →
1929 I Graduated, But... Tetsuo Nomoto Average Similar →
1929 Eternal Heart Shozo Narita Average Similar →

Minoru Takada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Minoru Takada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Minoru Takada is "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Minoru Takada acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Minoru Takada?

Other notable films include "The Terror of Z", "Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender", and "Twilight Saloon".