Souls in the Moonlight (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1957, Souls in the Moonlight is a drama film directed by Tomu Uchida, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Souls in the Moonlight stars Chiezo Kataoka as Tsukue Ryunosuke, Kinnosuke Nakamura as Hyoma Utsugi, Yumiko Hasegawa as Ohama / Otoyo and Satomi Oka as Omatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Souls in the Moonlight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Souls in the Moonlight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Souls in the Moonlight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Souls in the Moonlight (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Souls in the Moonlight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Souls in the Moonlight worth watching?
- Souls in the Moonlight holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Souls in the Moonlight?
- Souls in the Moonlight stars Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yumiko Hasegawa, Satomi Oka and Ryûtarô Aoyagi.
- When was Souls in the Moonlight released?
- Souls in the Moonlight was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.