Portrait of Akira Inoue

Akira Inoue

Bio: Akira Inoue was born on 10 December 1928 in Kyoto, Japan. He was a director and assistant director, known for Zatoichi's Revenge (1965), Showdown at Night's End (1964) and Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell 2 (1982)
Born: Mon, Dec 10 1928
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Death: Sun, Jan 09 2022
Akira Inoue is 93 years old
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Poster of Korosuna
Korosuna
Akira Inoue would have been no older than 93 in Korosuna as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2022
Poster of 小ぬか雨
小ぬか雨
Akira Inoue was 89 in 小ぬか雨 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 2017
Poster of Onihei side story: The Final Chapter - The Fourth Wife
Onihei side story: The Final Chapter - The Fourth Wife
Akira Inoue was 87 in Onihei side story: The Final Chapter - The Fourth Wife as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of Fuyu no Hi
Fuyu no Hi
Akira Inoue was 86 in Fuyu no Hi as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 2015
Poster of Osoi Shiawase
Osoi Shiawase
Akira Inoue was 86 in Osoi Shiawase as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 2015
Poster of One Day in January
One Day in January
Akira Inoue was 83 in One Day in January as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 2012
Poster of Onihei Gaiden: The Night Rabbit
Onihei Gaiden: The Night Rabbit
Akira Inoue was 82 in Onihei Gaiden: The Night Rabbit as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 2011
Poster of Chichi kara no tegami
Chichi kara no tegami
Akira Inoue was 79 in Chichi kara no tegami as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 2007
Poster of Onihei Crime Files: Unibrow
Onihei Crime Files: Unibrow
Akira Inoue was 78 in Onihei Crime Files: Unibrow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2007
Poster of Onihei Crime Files Special: Bandits
Onihei Crime Files Special: Bandits
Akira Inoue was 77 in Onihei Crime Files Special: Bandits as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2006
Poster of Samurai Justice: A Duel at Takadanobara
Samurai Justice: A Duel at Takadanobara
Akira Inoue was 76 in Samurai Justice: A Duel at Takadanobara as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 26 2005
Poster of Samurai Justice: Assistance in a Duel
Samurai Justice: Assistance in a Duel
Akira Inoue was 76 in Samurai Justice: Assistance in a Duel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 2004
Poster of 10 Years - A Wife's Betrayal
10 Years - A Wife's Betrayal
Akira Inoue was 75 in 10 Years - A Wife's Betrayal as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 2004
Poster of Mr. Digital Tokoro #1542
Mr. Digital Tokoro #1542
Akira Inoue was 72 in Mr. Digital Tokoro #1542 as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 2001
Poster of Nemuri Kyōshirō 4: The Woman Who Loved Kyoshiro
Nemuri Kyōshirō 4: The Woman Who Loved Kyoshiro
Akira Inoue was 70 in Nemuri Kyōshirō 4: The Woman Who Loved Kyoshiro as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 1998
Poster of Kagerō 4
Kagerō 4
Akira Inoue was 69 in Kagerō 4 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1998
Poster of Benkei
Benkei
Akira Inoue was 68 in Benkei as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1997
Poster of Nemuri Kyōshirō 3: The Man with No Tomorrow
Nemuri Kyōshirō 3: The Man with No Tomorrow
Akira Inoue was 67 in Nemuri Kyōshirō 3: The Man with No Tomorrow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Nemuri Kyôshirô 2: Conspiracy in Edo Castle
Nemuri Kyôshirô 2: Conspiracy in Edo Castle
Akira Inoue was 64 in Nemuri Kyôshirô 2: Conspiracy in Edo Castle as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1993
Poster of A Samurai's Sorrow
A Samurai's Sorrow
Akira Inoue was 64 in A Samurai's Sorrow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1993
Poster of Lone Wolf and Cub: The Final Conflict
Lone Wolf and Cub: The Final Conflict
Akira Inoue was 64 in Lone Wolf and Cub: The Final Conflict as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1993
Poster of Hanzo, the Razor
Hanzo, the Razor
Akira Inoue was 64 in Hanzo, the Razor as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of 森の石松
森の石松
Akira Inoue was 63 in 森の石松 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 1992
Poster of The love song of farewell later
The love song of farewell later
Akira Inoue was 62 in The love song of farewell later as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of Shishamo and the Widow
Shishamo and the Widow
Akira Inoue was 58 in Shishamo and the Widow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 06 1987
Poster of Mofuku no niau hitozuma futari
Mofuku no niau hitozuma futari
Akira Inoue was 57 in Mofuku no niau hitozuma futari as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1986
Poster of The Fir Trees Remain
The Fir Trees Remain
Akira Inoue was 54 in The Fir Trees Remain as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1983
Poster of Shadow Hunters
Shadow Hunters
Akira Inoue was 54 in Shadow Hunters as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1983
Poster of Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl
Akira Inoue was 54 in Lowly Ronin 5: The Teenage Orphan Girl as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1983
Poster of The Law of Hell
The Law of Hell
Akira Inoue was 53 in The Law of Hell as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 30 1982
Poster of Pinwheel Hamakichi’s Spell 2
Pinwheel Hamakichi’s Spell 2
Akira Inoue was 53 in Pinwheel Hamakichi’s Spell 2 as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 30 1982
Poster of Kasajiro: Truncheon versus Sword
Kasajiro: Truncheon versus Sword
Akira Inoue was 53 in Kasajiro: Truncheon versus Sword as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell
Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell
Akira Inoue was 52 in Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 1981
Poster of Kasajiro: The Kappa Marriage
Kasajiro: The Kappa Marriage
Akira Inoue was 52 in Kasajiro: The Kappa Marriage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of Kanto Woman Fortitude
Kanto Woman Fortitude
Akira Inoue was 40 in Kanto Woman Fortitude as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1969
Poster of Kanto Woman Yakuza
Kanto Woman Yakuza
Akira Inoue was 39 in Kanto Woman Yakuza as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 1968
Poster of The Night before Pearl Harbor
The Night before Pearl Harbor
Akira Inoue was 39 in The Night before Pearl Harbor as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1968
Poster of Women's Prison
Women's Prison
Akira Inoue was 39 in Women's Prison as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1968
Poster of Invitation to Jail
Invitation to Jail
Akira Inoue was 38 in Invitation to Jail as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1967
Poster of Secret Assignment
Secret Assignment
Akira Inoue was 38 in Secret Assignment as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1967
Poster of Drunken Harbor
Drunken Harbor
Akira Inoue was 38 in Drunken Harbor as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1966
Poster of Dynamite Doctor Returns
Dynamite Doctor Returns
Akira Inoue was 37 in Dynamite Doctor Returns as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Young Boss: Overcoming Adversity
Young Boss: Overcoming Adversity
Akira Inoue was 37 in Young Boss: Overcoming Adversity as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 1966
Poster of Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess
Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess
Akira Inoue was 37 in Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1966
Poster of Zatoichi's Revenge
Zatoichi's Revenge
Akira Inoue was 36 in Zatoichi's Revenge as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1965
Poster of The Battle Begins at Night
The Battle Begins at Night
Akira Inoue was 35 in The Battle Begins at Night as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1964
Poster of Black Weapon
Black Weapon
Akira Inoue was 35 in Black Weapon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1964
Poster of An Actor's Revenge
An Actor's Revenge
Akira Inoue was 34 in An Actor's Revenge as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 1963
Poster of The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
Akira Inoue was 33 in The Tale of Zatoichi Continues as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1962
Poster of Buddha
Buddha
Akira Inoue was 32 in Buddha as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1961
Poster of Straw hat of Itako
Straw hat of Itako
Akira Inoue was 32 in Straw hat of Itako as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1961
Poster of The Blind Menace
The Blind Menace
Akira Inoue was 31 in The Blind Menace as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1960
Poster of Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous
Akira Inoue was 31 in Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1960
Poster of Yûrei koban
Yûrei koban
Akira Inoue was 31 in Yûrei koban as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1960
Poster of Mission Accomplished
Mission Accomplished
Akira Inoue was 31 in Mission Accomplished as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1960
Poster of Samurai Vendetta
Samurai Vendetta
Akira Inoue was 30 in Samurai Vendetta as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1959
Poster of The Lord Pretends
The Lord Pretends
Akira Inoue was 30 in The Lord Pretends as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Jirocho Fuji
Jirocho Fuji
Akira Inoue was 30 in Jirocho Fuji as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1959
Poster of Lord Nobunaga's Early Days
Lord Nobunaga's Early Days
Akira Inoue was 30 in Lord Nobunaga's Early Days as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 17 1959

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of HOTEL
HOTEL
Akira Inoue was 61+ in HOTEL as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 1990
Poster of Momi no Ki wa Nokotta: Ranshin
Momi no Ki wa Nokotta: Ranshin
Akira Inoue was 54+ in Momi no Ki wa Nokotta: Ranshin as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 01 1983
Poster of 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
Akira Inoue was 54+ in 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of Tennō no Ryōriban
Tennō no Ryōriban
Akira Inoue was 51+ in Tennō no Ryōriban as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 19 1980
Poster of Yasei no Shōmei
Yasei no Shōmei
Akira Inoue was 50+ in Yasei no Shōmei as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 1979
Poster of Monkey
Monkey
Akira Inoue was 49+ in Monkey as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of Unified Shadows
Unified Shadows
Akira Inoue was 46+ in Unified Shadows as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 1975
Poster of Fateful Mountain Pass
Fateful Mountain Pass
Akira Inoue was 45+ in Fateful Mountain Pass as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 1974
Poster of Sengoku Rock Hagure Kiba
Sengoku Rock Hagure Kiba
Akira Inoue was 44+ in Sengoku Rock Hagure Kiba as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 1973