Shigeru Amachi - Actor Profile

Shigeru Amachi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shigeru Amachi 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 Shigeru Amachi'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 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shigeru Amachi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shigeru Amachi Movies Ranked

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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shigeru Amachi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 Beauty with a mysterious scar Kogoro Akechi Flop Similar →
1984 The Story of a Man Among Men - Average Similar →
1983 The Beast and the Magic Sword Kian Flop Similar →
1983 Empress - Flop Similar →
1983 Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun - Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Beauty of Heaven and Hell Kogoro Akechi Average Similar →
1980 Enchanted Beauty Kogoro Akechi Average Similar →
1980 Port Arthur Kentaro Kaneko Hit Similar →
1979 Dead Angle - Hit Similar →
1972 Eight Men to Kill Azami Yajuro Hit Similar →
1972 Modern Lady Gambler - Hit Similar →
1972 A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell Ryukichi Hit Similar →
1971 Girl Boss Blues: Queen Bee's Counterattack Hitman Flop Similar →
1968 Blackmail Is My Life - Average Similar →
1967 The Silent Gun Junta Kimura Hit Similar →
1967 Classmates Chief Navel Surgeon Mamiya Hit Similar →
1967 Quick-Draw Dog - Average Similar →
1967 Shroud of Snow Guntaro Hit Similar →
1966 Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy Aizen Average Similar →
1966 Yakuza Hooligans Sugiyama Hit Similar →
1966 Zatoichi's Vengeance Genpachiro Kurobe Hit Similar →
1966 Return of Gun Dog - Flop Similar →
1965 Trigger Happy Romeo Junta Kimura Average Similar →
1965 Sword of the Beast Vice-Counselor Hit Similar →
1965 A Lonely Gamble Teijiro Chigusa Flop Similar →
1965 The Third Contest Genba Hit Similar →
1965 The Dedicated Gunman Junta Kimura 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 Fire Line Kuroiwa Flop Similar →
1960 Jigoku Shirô Shimizu Average Similar →
1960 Yellow Line Kazuhiro Moroki Hit Similar →
1960 Women of Whirlpool Island - Average Similar →
1960 Black Line Koji Machida Flop Similar →
1959 The Ghost of Yotsuya Iemon Tamiya Hit Similar →
1959 The Lady Vampire Nobutaka Takenaka Flop Similar →
1958 Queen Bee's Anger Noboru Gôda Flop Similar →
1958 Secret White Line Zone - Flop Similar →
1958 Rusty Knife - Average 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 →
1956 Admiral Yamamoto and the Allied Fleets - Flop Similar →
1956 Revenge of the Pearl Queen Yûzô Yamauchi Average Similar →
1955 Twilight Saloon - 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 "Samon’s Hell Revenge: Unauthorised Jutte Records 2 - The Assassination of the Shogun" with a rating of 8.0/10.

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 "The Military Policeman and the Dismembered Beauty", "Twilight Saloon", and "The Lightning Sword".