Haruo Tanaka
Born
March 25, 1912 (age 79)
Died
March 21, 1992
Birthplace
Kyoto, Japan

Haruo Tanaka

Haruo Tanaka ( March 25 , 1912 – February 21, 1992 ) was a Japanese film actor noted for his supporting roles in a career that spanned seven decades.

After the war, he appeared in films for Toho and Shintoho , but gradually he began to demonstrate his unique personality and became active as a character actor, appearing in works by many of the great directors who have shaped the history of Japanese cinema, including Akira Kurosawa , Yasujiro Ozu , Kenji Mizoguchi , and Shiro Toyoda. He died of lung cancer on February 21 , 1992 , at the age of 79.

Movies

The Funeral
The Funeral
1984 ★ 7.1
Old Man
Flames of Blood
Flames of Blood
1981 ★ 7.0
The Detective Journey
The Detective Journey
1980
The Surf
The Surf
1975 ★ 6.0
The Assassination of Ryoma
The Assassination of Ryoma
1974 ★ 4.6
Japan's Top Gangster
Japan's Top Gangster
1973
The Killing Game
The Killing Game
1973
Wandering Ginza Butterfly
Wandering Ginza Butterfly
1972 ★ 6.7
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stormy Cape
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stormy Cape
1971 ★ 5.0
Patience Has An End
Patience Has An End
1971 ★ 5.7
Wolves of the City, Money Hunters
Wolves of the City, Money Hunters
1970
Midnight Virgin
Midnight Virgin
1970 ★ 2.7
Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
1969 ★ 7.0
Samurai Geisha
Samurai Geisha
1969 ★ 6.0
Trapped, the Crimson Bat
Trapped, the Crimson Bat
1969 ★ 6.4
Iwakichi
Inferno of Torture
Inferno of Torture
1969 ★ 5.6
Samejima
Record of a Girls' High School Doctor: First Time
Record of a Girls' High School Doctor: First Time
1968
Rogue
Rogue
1968
Duel in the Storm
Duel in the Storm
1968
The Man Without a Map
The Man Without a Map
1968 ★ 6.6
Kawachi fūten zoku
Kawachi fūten zoku
1968
Seven Fugitives
Seven Fugitives
1966
Third Class Soldier Boss
Third Class Soldier Boss
1966
The Protector
The Protector
1966 ★ 7.0
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him
1966 ★ 8.0
Minegishi
The Pornographers
The Pornographers
1966 ★ 7.2
Banteki
Women Doing Time
Women Doing Time
1966
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2
1966 ★ 7.0
Snake Princess: Oshima and Sentaro
Snake Princess: Oshima and Sentaro
1965
The Kingdom of Jirocho 4
The Kingdom of Jirocho 4
1965
The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
1965 ★ 6.0
Chocho and Yuji's Marital Goodness
Chocho and Yuji's Marital Goodness
1965
The Domain: The Naniwa Story
The Domain: The Naniwa Story
1965 ★ 3.2
Gamblers and Racketeers
Gamblers and Racketeers
1964
Samurai from Somewhere
Samurai from Somewhere
1964 ★ 7.0
Revenge
Revenge
1964 ★ 7.5
Shiraki Jinzaemon
Group Burglars Break the Magistrate's Office
Group Burglars Break the Magistrate's Office
1964 ★ 8.5
Kichizo
Garakuta
Garakuta
1964
Gambler
Gambler
1964 ★ 10.0
Jirokichi Hanazawa
Blind Monk Swordsman
Blind Monk Swordsman
1964
A Story from Echigo
A Story from Echigo
1964 ★ 7.2
The Kingdom of Jirocho 3
The Kingdom of Jirocho 3
1964
A Laughable Journey
A Laughable Journey
1964
The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
The Kingdom of Jirocho 2
1963
The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
1963 ★ 6.0
あらくれ荒野
あらくれ荒野
1963
Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
1963
Daihachi
Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise
Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise
1963
Gang and G-Men Part 2
Gang and G-Men Part 2
1963
Tattoo of Love
Tattoo of Love
1963
Twin Sisters of Kyoto
Twin Sisters of Kyoto
1963 ★ 6.5
Uemura
Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady
Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady
1962
Aitsu bakari ga naze moteru
Aitsu bakari ga naze moteru
1962
The Body
The Body
1962 ★ 6.5
A Revengeful Raid
A Revengeful Raid
1962 ★ 5.0
Gakusei geisha koi to kenka
Gakusei geisha koi to kenka
1962
Drunken Sword
Drunken Sword
1962 ★ 6.0
Ottamage ningyo monogatari
Ottamage ningyo monogatari
1962
The Ambitious Youth
The Ambitious Youth
1962
Tanaka
Tales of President Mito
Tales of President Mito
1962
Hikosaburo Okubo
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 3
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 3
1962 ★ 7.2
Good Rascals
Good Rascals
1962 ★ 6.0
Kinjiro Takeuchi
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey
1962 ★ 8.5
Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido
Jirocho' s Days of Youth: Whirlwind on the Tokaido
1962
Restoration Fire
Restoration Fire
1961 ★ 7.0
Yasuzo
Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia
Case of a Young Lord 9: Black Camellia
1961 ★ 7.0
Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku
Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku
1961
Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region
Jirocho’s Days of Youth: The Youngest Boss in the Tokai Region
1961
Bride of White Castle
Bride of White Castle
1961 ★ 6.0
A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji
A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji
1961 ★ 4.3
An Edo Magistrate
An Edo Magistrate
1961 ★ 5.8
The Shogun and the Fishmonger
The Shogun and the Fishmonger
1961 ★ 5.7
Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region
Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region
1960
Morning Breeze in Edo
Morning Breeze in Edo
1960 ★ 5.2
Otoboke Senta
Scarier than the Devil
Scarier than the Devil
1960 ★ 7.0
Heavenly Dragon
Heavenly Dragon
1960 ★ 6.0
Yumatsu
The Pirates
The Pirates
1960 ★ 7.2
The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
The Man Who Came to Shimizu Harbor
1960 ★ 6.0
Unwieldy Brothers
Unwieldy Brothers
1960
Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage
Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage
1960 ★ 6.0
Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill
Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill
1960 ★ 6.0
Yakuza of Ina
Yakuza of Ina
1960 ★ 7.0
Teruyoshi
Lord of Red Banner
Lord of Red Banner
1960
Samurai Vagabonds
Samurai Vagabonds
1960 ★ 6.0
Floating Weeds
Floating Weeds
1959 ★ 7.5
Yatazo
Echo in the Mountains
Echo in the Mountains
1959 ★ 6.0
Yadashi Ukontaro
The Edo Official and Apprentice
The Edo Official and Apprentice
1959 ★ 6.0
Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo
Ghost Story: One Eyed Jizo
1959
Gentle Breeze
Gentle Breeze
1959 ★ 5.0
Good Morning
Good Morning
1959 ★ 7.7
Tatsuzo Haraguchi
Samurai Saga
Samurai Saga
1959 ★ 6.6
(uncredited)
Happily Tied to the Road
Happily Tied to the Road
1959 ★ 6.0
Mishima
The Big Boss
The Big Boss
1959 ★ 6.3
Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 1 and 2
Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 1 and 2
1959
Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
1958
Gomen asobase Hanamuko sensei
Gomen asobase Hanamuko sensei
1958
Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger
Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger
1958 ★ 5.7
The Undefeated Woman
The Undefeated Woman
1958
Mermaids and Sea Robbers
Mermaids and Sea Robbers
1958
Proprietor of the Miharashitei
Ghost Story on Passage
Ghost Story on Passage
1958
Police Precinct Part 8
Police Precinct Part 8
1958
The Rickshaw Man
The Rickshaw Man
1958 ★ 7.2
Nitōhei monogatari: Shindara kami-sama no maki
Nitōhei monogatari: Shindara kami-sama no maki
1958
Company commander Yamane
Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness
Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness
1958
Daizaburô Tani
A Boy and Three Mothers
A Boy and Three Mothers
1958
Travel Romances
Travel Romances
1957
Down Town
Down Town
1957
Geisha in the Old City
Geisha in the Old City
1957
Yasukichi
The Lower Depths
The Lower Depths
1957 ★ 7.1
Tatsu
Hadaka no Machi
Hadaka no Machi
1957
Last Days of the Samurai
Last Days of the Samurai
1957
The Shadow Daughter
The Shadow Daughter
1957
Untamed Woman
Untamed Woman
1957 ★ 7.4
Fusayoshi
Snow Country
Snow Country
1957 ★ 6.7
Porter
Tokyo Twilight
Tokyo Twilight
1957 ★ 7.7
Komatsu's Customer
Ôban
Ôban
1957
Noodle Shop Owner
Dancing Girl
Dancing Girl
1957 ★ 6.0
Tamura
A Strong Wind Blows
A Strong Wind Blows
1956
Managing Director Tadokoro
Shozo, a Cat and Two Women
Shozo, a Cat and Two Women
1956 ★ 6.7
Hagimura
Children Seeking a Mother
Children Seeking a Mother
1956
Eacape of Fear
Eacape of Fear
1956
The Ghosts of Yotsuya
The Ghosts of Yotsuya
1956 ★ 5.6
Naosuke
The Legend of the White Serpent
The Legend of the White Serpent
1956 ★ 5.6
Li Gong Fu
Sisters of Gion
Sisters of Gion
1956
A Wife's Heart
A Wife's Heart
1956 ★ 6.8
Settlement of Love
Settlement of Love
1956
Street of Shame
Street of Shame
1956 ★ 7.7
Osaka Salesman
Early Spring
Early Spring
1956 ★ 7.5
Nomura
Rainy Night Duel
Rainy Night Duel
1956
Joji the coolie procurer
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956 ★ 7.2
Kumagoro the horse thief
Marital Relations
Marital Relations
1955 ★ 5.2
Shimazu no sanshita yakko
Shimazu no sanshita yakko
1955
Nonki saiban
Nonki saiban
1955
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf
Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf
1955
紋三郎の秀
紋三郎の秀
1955
Chikamatsu Monogatari
Chikamatsu Monogatari
1954 ★ 7.7
Gifuya Dôki
Ghost Man
Ghost Man
1954 ★ 6.5
Yosuke Kikuchi
Daikichi Konomura
Daikichi Konomura
1954
Jinbei Yokoii
Jirocho in Disgrace
Jirocho in Disgrace
1954
Yakuza bayashi
Yakuza bayashi
1954 ★ 10.0
Shigemori Goes To Tokyo
Shigemori Goes To Tokyo
1954
The Woman in the Rumor
The Woman in the Rumor
1954 ★ 7.2
Kawamoto
Last of the Wild Ones
Last of the Wild Ones
1954
An Inn at Osaka
An Inn at Osaka
1954 ★ 7.3
Jirocho's New Year
Jirocho's New Year
1954
Jirocho, the Hunted
Jirocho, the Hunted
1953
Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
1953
Zoku Tange Sazen
Zoku Tange Sazen
1953
A Geisha
A Geisha
1953 ★ 7.5
Ogawa
Jirocho's Home-Coming
Jirocho's Home-Coming
1953
Merciless Blade Part 3
Merciless Blade Part 3
1953
Merciless Blade Part 2
Merciless Blade Part 2
1953
Her Captive Gamblers
Her Captive Gamblers
1953
Tange Sazen
Tange Sazen
1953
Mole Alley
Mole Alley
1953
Where Chimneys Are Seen
Where Chimneys Are Seen
1953 ★ 6.4
Chuji Tsukahara
親馬鹿花合戦
親馬鹿花合戦
1953
Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
Jirocho Begins His Roving Life
1953
珍説忠臣蔵
珍説忠臣蔵
1953
Jirocho Rises in Fame
Jirocho Rises in Fame
1952
Ikiru
Ikiru
1952 ★ 8.3
Sakai
Dimple of Tokyo
Dimple of Tokyo
1952
Take-san
Divorce
Divorce
1952
Fumio Sôma
A Ripple in a Morning
A Ripple in a Morning
1952 ★ 6.0
Ito
お洒落狂女
お洒落狂女
1952
Gondao Shimizu
Farewell to Spring
Farewell to Spring
1952
Sakuzô Furuya
Repast
Repast
1951 ★ 7.5
Miki, the Swordman
Miki, the Swordman
1951 ★ 5.0
Tsuki yori no haha
Tsuki yori no haha
1951
Goro Aoyama
Ginza Cosmetics
Ginza Cosmetics
1951 ★ 6.1
Gonroku Shirai
Shojohou
Shojohou
1950
Tenpo Suikoden - Otone's Night Fog
Tenpo Suikoden - Otone's Night Fog
1950
Mekkachi no Katsugorô
Amakara chindōchū
Amakara chindōchū
1950
Portrait of Madame Yuki
Portrait of Madame Yuki
1950 ★ 6.7
Enoken the Hero
Enoken the Hero
1950
Tokugawa Ieyasu
The Burning Prison
The Burning Prison
1950
Beyond the Hills
Beyond the Hills
1950
Snow-Flake
Snow-Flake
1950 ★ 8.0
Okubatake
Heat and Mud
Heat and Mud
1950
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
Conduct Report on Professor Ishinaka
1950 ★ 6.5
Escape at Dawn
Escape at Dawn
1950 ★ 5.7
Noro
Mr. Shosuke Ohara
Mr. Shosuke Ohara
1949 ★ 6.2
Seizô Kon'no
Akireta musumetachi
Akireta musumetachi
1949
Ghost Cat of Nabeshima
Ghost Cat of Nabeshima
1949 ★ 6.5
Enoken’s Boxing Generation
Enoken’s Boxing Generation
1949
The Virgin Who Embraced the Rainbow
The Virgin Who Embraced the Rainbow
1948
Kitao Omachi
Enoken's Home Run King
Enoken's Home Run King
1948
365 Nights
365 Nights
1948 ★ 7.0
Saburo Anekoji
The Beauty of the Evening Sky
The Beauty of the Evening Sky
1948
A Flower Blooms
A Flower Blooms
1948
Invitation to Happiness
Invitation to Happiness
1947
The Devil of Edo
The Devil of Edo
1947
Once More
Once More
1947 ★ 6.2
A Thousand and One Nights with Toho
A Thousand and One Nights with Toho
1947
No Regrets for Our Youth
No Regrets for Our Youth
1946 ★ 6.9
Student
An Enemy of the People
An Enemy of the People
1946
Hinoki butai
Hinoki butai
1946
Uta e! Taiyō
Uta e! Taiyō
1945
Three Women of the North
Three Women of the North
1945
A Tale of Archery at the Sanjusangendo
A Tale of Archery at the Sanjusangendo
1945 ★ 5.8
Seijiro
Duel at Yagyu Valley
Duel at Yagyu Valley
1945
Fukigawa Genjiro
I Believe I Am Being Followed
I Believe I Am Being Followed
1945
Kanchō umi no bara
Kanchō umi no bara
1945
The Dawn of Freedom
The Dawn of Freedom
1944
Lt. Sakuragi (military doctor)
音楽大進軍
音楽大進軍
1943
Publicist Semi
Omokage no machi
Omokage no machi
1942
Bouquet of the South Seas
Bouquet of the South Seas
1942 ★ 5.0
Ishikawa, pilot
The Straits of Love and Hate
The Straits of Love and Hate
1937 ★ 7.2
Kinkichi's friend, Hirose
Chūshingura - Ninjō-hen; Fukushū-hen
Chūshingura - Ninjō-hen; Fukushū-hen
1934
The Elegant Swordsman
The Elegant Swordsman
1934
The Passion of a Woman Teacher
The Passion of a Woman Teacher
1926

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