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Shū Minagawa

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
12Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 8, 1951
Birth Place: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shū Minagawa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Shū Minagawa'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shū Minagawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Boiling Point, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shū Minagawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shū Minagawa's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9
Boiling Point (1990) movie poster
★6.9

Boiling Point: Masaki, a baseball player and gas-station attendant, gets into trouble with the local Yakuza and goes to Okinawa to get

Boiling Point

1990•Crime
★6.5
Cats on Park Avenue (1989) movie poster
★6.5

Cats on Park Avenue: A story about the lives of young aspiring dancers who strive to create their own musical about stray cats.

Cats on Park Avenue

1989•Comedy
★6.3
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) movie poster
★6.3

Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally: Older, wiser but still a wandering loner, the blind, peace-loving masseur Ichi seeks a peaceful life in a rural village.

Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally

1989•Action
★6.0
Door II: Tokyo Diary (1991) movie poster
★6.0

Door II: Tokyo Diary: Ai is a call girl that makes good money for what she does but there’s always at risk no matter how good the money is.

Door II: Tokyo Diary

1991•Thriller
★4.9
Gimme Shelter (1986) movie poster
★4.9

Gimme Shelter: The mother does half-nude aerobics until her son rapes her, and the daughter falls into bed with a female teacher. Despi

Gimme Shelter

1986•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shū Minagawa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1996 Wet Hot Sake - Flop Similar →
1991 Door II: Tokyo Diary - Average Similar →
1990 Boiling Point Tankrolly's Driver Hit Similar →
1990 Otome Monogatari - Flop Similar →
1989 Cats on Park Avenue Veterinarian Hit Similar →
1989 Tômei Ningen: Gokuhi Waisetsu Hanadaira Izawa Flop Similar →
1989 Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally - Average Similar →
1988 Woman in a Box 2 Kôji Sakaguchi Flop Similar →
1987 Hitomi Kobayashi's Young Girl's Story Middle-aged man Flop Similar →
1986 Bed-In Newspaper salesman Flop Similar →
1986 Gimme Shelter Father Flop Similar →
1985 Nurse Girl Dorm: Sticky Fingers - Flop Similar →

Shū Minagawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shū Minagawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shū Minagawa is "Boiling Point" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Shū Minagawa acted in?

Shū Minagawa has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shū Minagawa?

Other notable films include "Cats on Park Avenue", "Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally", and "Door II: Tokyo Diary".