Michimaro Otabe

Acting

Michimaro Otabe

Born November 24, 1926 · Yanagawa, Fukuoka, Japan

Died August 29, 2004 · aged 77

No biography available.

Known For

Withered Tree, the Adventures of MonjiroWithered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro · 1972
Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro
★ 7.31972
MovieActionCrime
Kogarashi Monjiro is a lone samurai who agrees to take responsibility for a murder that his friend committed so that he can stay with his dying mother, with the expectation that his friend will confess and get him pardoned once she dies. Monjiro is sentenced to an island for prisoners. When he discovers that his friend's mother has died over a year ago, Monjiro seeks to escape with a group of prisoners in order to get his revenge.
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of DemonsLone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons · 1973
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
★ 7.21973
MovieActionCrime
Ogami Itto is challenged by a quintet of warriors, each armed with one fifth of Ogami's assassin fee and one fifth of the information he needs to complete his assignment.
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to HadesLone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades · 1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
★ 7.11972
MovieDramaAction
Ogami Itto volunteers to be tortured by Yakuza in order to save a prostitute and is hired by their leader to kill an evil chamberlain.
13 Assassins13 Assassins · 1963
13 Assassins
★ 7.51963
MovieAdventureDrama
A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up. Not only will there be no punishment, but because the Daimyo is the Shogun's younger brother, he will soon be appointed to a high political position from which he could wreak even more havoc. Convinced that the fate of the Shogunate hangs in the balance, a plot is hatched to assassinate the Daimyo. The two most brilliant strategic minds of their generation find themselves pitted against each other; one is tasked to defend a man he despises, and has a small army at his disposal. The other is given a suicide mission, and has 12 brave men. They are the 13 Assassins.
Eleven SamuraiEleven Samurai · 1967
Eleven Samurai
★ 7.51967
MovieActionAdventure
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the BossNew Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss · 1975
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss
★ 7.41975
MovieActionCrime
The seventh in the shocking "Jingi Naki Tatakai" movie series, which exposes the true lives of the yakuza that is hidden by a mask of "jingi". The next stage of this continuing drama is the Kanmon Channel where the Owada and the Kyoei groups are battling for territorial rights and drug smuggling. The Owada sends their man, Tetsu, and his friend Shuji to kill the Kyoei boss. With the promise of fame and riches, Shuji takes the fall and goes to jail for 7 years. But when he's released, he discovers that he and Tetsu have been all but forgotten by the Owada. Feeling betrayed, Shuji takes matters into his own hands and becomes an unsuspecting pawn in an internal conflict and an assassination attempt on the Owada boss. And now angered, Shuji seeks revenge...
Tears of BanishmentTears of Banishment · 1967
Tears of Banishment
1967
MovieActionDrama
Ninkyo with Kôji Tsuruta. An elderly yakuza brother tries to clear an underling’s name.
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in PerilLone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril · 1972
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
★ 7.31972
MovieActionAdventure
Ogami Itto is hired to kill a tattooed female assassin and battles Retsudo, head of the Yagyu clan, and his son Gunbei.

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13 Assassins13 Assassins · 1963
13 Assassins
★ 7.51963
MovieAdventureDrama
A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up. Not only will there be no punishment, but because the Daimyo is the Shogun's younger brother, he will soon be appointed to a high political position from which he could wreak even more havoc. Convinced that the fate of the Shogunate hangs in the balance, a plot is hatched to assassinate the Daimyo. The two most brilliant strategic minds of their generation find themselves pitted against each other; one is tasked to defend a man he despises, and has a small army at his disposal. The other is given a suicide mission, and has 12 brave men. They are the 13 Assassins.

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New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the BossNew Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss · 1975
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss
★ 7.41975
MovieActionCrime
The seventh in the shocking "Jingi Naki Tatakai" movie series, which exposes the true lives of the yakuza that is hidden by a mask of "jingi". The next stage of this continuing drama is the Kanmon Channel where the Owada and the Kyoei groups are battling for territorial rights and drug smuggling. The Owada sends their man, Tetsu, and his friend Shuji to kill the Kyoei boss. With the promise of fame and riches, Shuji takes the fall and goes to jail for 7 years. But when he's released, he discovers that he and Tetsu have been all but forgotten by the Owada. Feeling betrayed, Shuji takes matters into his own hands and becomes an unsuspecting pawn in an internal conflict and an assassination attempt on the Owada boss. And now angered, Shuji seeks revenge...

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