Song of the Devil
1975, Japanese. Directed by Tetsutaro Murano.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Song of the Devil
Song of the Devil isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 August 1975.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1975
- Original title
- 鬼の詩
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Giichi Fujimoto
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Song of the Devil
Hardball
2001 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
What Maisie Knew
2013 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
1978 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Ballad of Narayama
1983 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Young One
1960 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Intentions of Murder
1964 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Skin
2009 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
One Million Yen Girl
2008 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Taboo
1999 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hounddog
2008 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Song of the Devil: quick answers
Is Song of the Devil worth watching?
Song of the Devil doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Song of the Devil?
Song of the Devil runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Song of the Devil have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Song of the Devil. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Song of the Devil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Song of the Devil yet.
Which OTT platform is Song of the Devil on?
Song of the Devil isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 August 1975. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Song of the Devil?
If you liked Song of the Devil, try Hardball, What Maisie Knew, Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy.
Who directed Song of the Devil?
Song of the Devil (1975) was directed by Tetsutaro Murano and stars Saburo Date, Giichi Fujimoto, Jun Hongo.