Song of the Devil (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1975, Song of the Devil is a drama film directed by Tetsutaro Murano, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Bakyo is a talented but unsuccessful rakugo artist. The very successful Rokyu wants to take Bakyo under his wings, but Bakyo refuses, claiming that Rokyu's rakugo is compromised by the elements of kabuki. But Bakyo changes his mind and determines to learn (or steal) Rokyu's craft and makes it his own.
Who’s in it. Song of the Devil stars Saburo Date, Giichi Fujimoto, Jun Hongô and Yukitaro Hotaru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Song of the Devil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Song of the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Song of the Devil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Song of the Devil (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Song of the Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Song of the Devil worth watching?
- Song of the Devil holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Song of the Devil?
- Song of the Devil stars Saburo Date, Giichi Fujimoto, Jun Hongô, Yukitaro Hotaru and Hisashi Igawa.
- When was Song of the Devil released?
- Song of the Devil was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.