Manabu Morita

Manabu Morita

Actor

April 25, 1924

Biography

He was one of the regular actors who appeared in Daiei films from the 1950s to the 1970s. He appeared in over 100 films, including uncredited ones, and left a lasting impression playing many strong supporting and minor roles.

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Manabu Morita 1
Manabu Morita 2

Representative Works

Rōkyoku tengu dōjō
Rōkyoku tengu dōjō
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
7.3
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The Tale of Zatoichi
The Tale of Zatoichi
7.3
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
7.4
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Princess Yang Kwei-fei
Princess Yang Kwei-fei
6.7
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Four Mothers
Four Mothers
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Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
7.1
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Fires on the Plain
Fires on the Plain
7.6
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
7.2
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Itsuki no komori uta
Itsuki no komori uta
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Musume hatsukoi yatton-bushi
Musume hatsukoi yatton-bushi
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The Street Fighter's Last Revenge
The Street Fighter's Last Revenge
5.5
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Rōkyoku tengu dōjō
1955Nominee

Best Performance

Rōkyoku tengu dōjō

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
1972Nominee

Best Performance

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

The Tale of Zatoichi
1962Nominee

Best Performance

The Tale of Zatoichi

Career Highlights

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
1972Highlight

Best Performance

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

Princess Yang Kwei-fei
1955Highlight

Best Performance

Princess Yang Kwei-fei

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