Minoru Okawa

Arashi Sanemon XI

  • Name: Arashi Sanemon XI
  • Native name: 嵐三右衛門 (11代目)
  • Also Known as: Shojiyudaime Arashi Sanemon, Shoujiyuudaime Arashi Sanemon, Ookawa Minoru, しょう じゅうだいめ あらし さんえもん, おおかわ みのる, 称十代目嵐三右衞門, 大川實, 中村梅玉門人
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 23, 1906
  • Died: July 17, 1980
Arashi Sanemon XI was a kabuki actor from the Kansai region Born as Minoru Ookawa, he was also recognized by the title of the eleventh generation Arashi Sanemon.

He made his debut in 1912 at the Osaka Naniwa Theater.

As Kansai kabuki faced a downturn, he shifted to the Takarazuka Shinkigeki theater in 1954, immersing himself in the world of popular theater.

In 1958, he explored new horizons by joining the Takarazuka film industry, only to later resume his career on the kabuki stage.

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Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1971
Support Role
0.0
1964
Suruga Yukyoden: Yabure Tekka
Suruga Yukyoden: Yabure Tekka
Japanese Movie, 1964,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1964
Kino Kieta Otoko
Kino Kieta Otoko
Japanese Movie, 1964,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.0
1964
Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure
Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure
Japanese Movie, 1964,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.7
1963
Shinobi No Mono 3: Resurrection
Shinobi No Mono 3: Resurrection
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Kimura Hitachinosuke (Support Role)
Kimura Hitachinosuke
Support Role
7.2
1963
Bamboo Doll of Echizen
Bamboo Doll of Echizen
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Koishima (Support Role)
Koishima
Support Role
7.2
1963
Zatoichi the Fugitive
Zatoichi the Fugitive
Japanese Movie, 1963,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.3
1963
Shinsengumi Chronicles
Shinsengumi Chronicles
Japanese Movie, 1963,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.6
1962
Jigoku no Shikaku
Jigoku no Shikaku
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1962
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
Japanese Movie, 1962,
Kai Yoshida (Support Role)
Kai Yoshida
Support Role
7.4
1962
Fencing Master
Fencing Master
Japanese Movie, 1962,
[Company chief] (Guest Role)
[Company chief]
Guest Role
7.5
1962
Aoba Jo no Oni
Aoba Jo no Oni
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1962
Nagadosu Chushingura
Nagadosu Chushingura
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1962
Soran Wataridori
Soran Wataridori
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1962
The Actress and the Three Rascals
The Actress and the Three Rascals
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1961
Buddha
Buddha
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1961
Tough Guy
Tough Guy
Japanese Movie, 1961,
[Fisherman] (Guest Role)
[Fisherman]
Guest Role
0.0
1961
Mito Komon Umi o Wataru
Mito Komon Umi o Wataru
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1961
A Lustful Man
A Lustful Man
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Amimoto Tokuzo (Support Role)
Amimoto Tokuzo
Support Role
6.6
1961
Kisobushi Mitsukasa
Kisobushi Mitsukasa
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1961
Kojiro Tsubamegaeshi
Kojiro Tsubamegaeshi
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Muto Awaji no Kami (Support Role)
Muto Awaji no Kami
Support Role
0.0
1960
Satan's Sword II: The Dragon God
Satan's Sword II: The Dragon God
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
7.3
1960
Bara Daimyo
Bara Daimyo
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1960
Furai Monogatari: Abare Hisha
Furai Monogatari: Abare Hisha
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1960
The River Fuefuki
The River Fuefuki
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1960
The Blind Menace
The Blind Menace
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.9
1960
Ghost Story: Depth of Kasane
Ghost Story: Depth of Kasane
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1960
Ojosan Sandogasa
Ojosan Sandogasa
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
7.0
1960
The Son
The Son
Japanese Movie, 1960,
Wasuke (Support Role)
Wasuke
Support Role
7.5
1959
Princess says, "No"
Princess says, "No"
Japanese Movie, 1959,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1959
Samurai Vendetta
Samurai Vendetta
Japanese Movie, 1959,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.7
1959
Yotsuya Kaidan
Yotsuya Kaidan
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Ito Kihei (Support Role)
Ito Kihei
Support Role
0.0
1956
Kabuki Elegy
Kabuki Elegy
Japanese Movie, 1956,
Risho Arashi (Support Role)
Risho Arashi
Support Role
7.0
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Arashi Sanemon XI

Minoru Okawa
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  • First Name: Minoru
  • Family Name: Okawa
  • Native name: 嵐三右衛門 (11代目)
  • Also Known as: Shojiyudaime Arashi Sanemon, Shoujiyuudaime Arashi Sanemon, Ookawa Minoru, しょう じゅうだいめ あらし さんえもん, おおかわ みのる, 称十代目嵐三右衞門, 大川實, 中村梅玉門人
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 23, 1906
  • Died: July 17, 1980

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