Souls in the Moonlight II
Originally released in 1958. Souls in the Moonlight II is a action/drama film. directed by Tomu Uchida.
Starring Chiezo Kataoka, Michiyo Kogure, and Yumiko Hasegawa
Synopsis
This is the second installment of the trilogy based on Japan’s greatest novel “The Great Bodhisattva Pass”, following the life and times of bloodthirsty samurai, Tsukue Ryunosuke. Blinded in an explosion and further injured from a fall, the master swordsman is taken in by Otoyo, a woman who falls in love with him. Under Otoyo’s dedicated care, Ryunosuke’s physical and emotional wounds seem to heal. However, deep inside, the demons that drive him to kill yearn to resurface. Meanwhile he is being pursued by Utsugi Hyoma, a young samurai seeking to avenge his brother’s death at Tsukue’s hands. Hyoma is being aided along the way by the clever thief Shichibei.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 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 II about?
This is the second installment of the trilogy based on Japan’s greatest novel “The Great Bodhisattva Pass”, following the life and times of bloodthirsty samurai, Tsukue Ryunosuke. Blinded in ...
Who directed Souls in the Moonlight II?
Souls in the Moonlight II was directed by Tomu Uchida.
How long is Souls in the Moonlight II?
Souls in the Moonlight II has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Souls in the Moonlight II released?
Souls in the Moonlight II was released on April 20, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Souls in the Moonlight II?
The main cast of Souls in the Moonlight II includes Chiezo Kataoka, Michiyo Kogure, Yumiko Hasegawa, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Kunio Kaga.