Souls in the Moonlight
Originally released in 1957. Souls in the Moonlight is a drama film. directed by Tomu Uchida.
Starring Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, and Yumiko Hasegawa
Synopsis
First part of the famous Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy, based on Kaizan Nakazato’s unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941). Set in the last period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Daibosatsu Toge tells the story of Tsuke Ryunosuke, a nihilistic swordmaster who doesnt hesitate to kill anyone, bad or good. Despite the authors explicit refusal, the series were later made into plays and movies several times.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Souls in the Moonlight about?
First part of the famous Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy, based on Kaizan Nakazato’s unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941). Set in the last period of the Tokugawa Shogun...
Who directed Souls in the Moonlight?
Souls in the Moonlight was directed by Tomu Uchida.
How long is Souls in the Moonlight?
Souls in the Moonlight has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Souls in the Moonlight released?
Souls in the Moonlight was released on July 13, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Souls in the Moonlight?
The main cast of Souls in the Moonlight includes Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yumiko Hasegawa, Satomi Oka, Ryūtarō Aoyagi.