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Yoshio Inaba
Yoshio Inaba was a distinguished Japanese actor whose career spanned over three and a half decades, beginning in the early 1950s and concluding in the late 1980s. Born on July 15, 1920, in Narita, Chiba, Japan, he entered the world of performance at a time when Japanese cinema was undergoing a post‑war renaissance. Inaba quickly became known for his robust screen presence and his ability to convey both gravitas and subtle humor. His breakout role came in Akira Kurosawa’s legendary epic Seven Samurai (1954), where he portrayed the loyal and forthright samurai Gorobei Katayama, a character that remains celebrated for its bravery and camaraderie. Beyond this iconic part, Inaba appeared in a prolific array of films ranging from the haunting war drama Fires on the Plain (1959) to the stylized adaptation Throne of Blood (1957), where he delivered a memorable performance as the Third Military Commander. His versatility also shone in genre pieces such as Harakiri (1962) and the gritty crime saga Stray Cat Rock: Beat ’71 (1971), cementing his reputation as a reliable character actor capable of navigating both historical epics and contemporary narratives.
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Given Name: Yoshio Inaba
Born: Narita, Chiba, Japan
Citizenship: Japanese
Birthday: July 15, 1920
Occupations: Actor, Theatre Actor
Years Active: 1953-1989
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Movies Featuring Yoshio Inaba
Harakiri
Seven Samurai
The Old Bear Hunter
Magnitude 7.9
The Challenge
Fireflies in the North
Willful Murder
Battle Anthem
Beast Alley
Main Line to Terror
Blood Type: Blue
Spring Dreams
Love Is in the Green Wind
The Black Battlefront Kidnappers
Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction
Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan
Hoodlum Soldier
Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron
Moment of Terror
Ken
Bronze Magician
The Great Killing
Silence
The Song of the Cart
Destiny’s Son
Throne of Blood
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Cash Calls Hell
Island of Hell
Dispersed Clouds
The Retreat from Kiska
Stray Cat Rock: Beat ’71
The Castle of Sand
The Angry Sea
Lucky Dragon No. 5
The Story of Pure Love
Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps
Fires on the Plain
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Samurai Assassin
I Want to Be a Shellfish
Admiral Yamamoto
The Three Undelivered Letters
Battle of the Japan Sea
The Thin Line
Village of Eight Gravestones
Woman of Design
The Shadow Within
Fireworks Over the Sea
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