Souls in the Moonlight
1957, Japanese. Directed by Tomu Uchida.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 13 July 1957
- Original title
- 大菩薩峠
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Katsuhito Inomata, Eizaburo Shiba
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Souls in the Moonlight: quick answers
What comes after Souls in the Moonlight?
Next in the series: Souls in the Moonlight II (1958) and Souls in the Moonlight III (1959).
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How long is Souls in the Moonlight?
Souls in the Moonlight runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Souls in the Moonlight have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Souls in the Moonlight on?
Souls in the Moonlight isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 July 1957. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Souls in the Moonlight?
If you liked Souls in the Moonlight, try Killing, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple, Samurai Rebellion.
Who directed Souls in the Moonlight?
Souls in the Moonlight (1957) was directed by Tomu Uchida and stars Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yumiko Hasegawa.