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'.
Fri, Jan 28 2022
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'.
Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of Fuyu no Hi
Fuyu no Hi
Akira Inoue was
86 in Fuyu no Hi
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 06 2015
Poster of Osoi Shiawase
Osoi Shiawase
Akira Inoue was
86 in Osoi Shiawase
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Dec 28 1998
Poster of Kagerō 4
Kagerō 4
Akira Inoue was
69 in Kagerō 4
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 07 1998
Poster of Benkei
Benkei
Akira Inoue was
68 in Benkei
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Feb 06 1993
Poster of Hanzo, the Razor
Hanzo, the Razor
Akira Inoue was
64 in Hanzo, the Razor
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Dec 01 1983
Poster of Shadow Hunters
Shadow Hunters
Akira Inoue was
54 in Shadow Hunters
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of Kanto Woman Fortitude
Kanto Woman Fortitude
Akira Inoue was
40 in Kanto Woman Fortitude
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 04 1969
Poster of Kanto Woman Yakuza
Kanto Woman Yakuza
Akira Inoue was
39 in Kanto Woman Yakuza
as 'Director'.
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'.
Sat, Mar 09 1968
Poster of Women's Prison
Women's Prison
Akira Inoue was
39 in Women's Prison
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 27 1968
Poster of Invitation to Jail
Invitation to Jail
Akira Inoue was
38 in Invitation to Jail
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 02 1967
Poster of Secret Assignment
Secret Assignment
Akira Inoue was
38 in Secret Assignment
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 17 1967
Poster of Drunken Harbor
Drunken Harbor
Akira Inoue was
38 in Drunken Harbor
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 24 1966
Poster of Dynamite Doctor Returns
Dynamite Doctor Returns
Akira Inoue was
37 in Dynamite Doctor Returns
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Mar 12 1966
Poster of Zatoichi's Revenge
Zatoichi's Revenge
Akira Inoue was
36 in Zatoichi's Revenge
as 'Director'.
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'.
Sat, Nov 28 1964
Poster of Black Weapon
Black Weapon
Akira Inoue was
35 in Black Weapon
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 12 1962
Poster of Buddha
Buddha
Akira Inoue was
32 in Buddha
as 'Assistant Director'.
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'.
Wed, Jan 25 1961
Poster of The Blind Menace
The Blind Menace
Akira Inoue was
31 in The Blind Menace
as 'Assistant Director'.
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'.
Wed, Jun 01 1960
Poster of Yûrei koban
Yûrei koban
Akira Inoue was
31 in Yûrei koban
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 06 1960
Poster of Mission Accomplished
Mission Accomplished
Akira Inoue was
31 in Mission Accomplished
as 'Assistant Director'.
Wed, Feb 17 1960
Poster of Samurai Vendetta
Samurai Vendetta
Akira Inoue was
30 in Samurai Vendetta
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sun, Nov 22 1959
Poster of The Lord Pretends
The Lord Pretends
Akira Inoue was
30 in The Lord Pretends
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Jirocho Fuji
Jirocho Fuji
Akira Inoue was
30 in Jirocho Fuji
as 'Assistant Director'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of Yasei no Shōmei
Yasei no Shōmei
Akira Inoue was
50+ in Yasei no Shōmei
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 1979
Poster of Monkey
Monkey
Akira Inoue was
49+ in Monkey
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of Unified Shadows
Unified Shadows
Akira Inoue was
46+ in Unified Shadows
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 1973