How the Bell of Liberty Rings

movie

movie poster for How the Bell of Liberty Rings

Released June 01, 1954

Overview

Set during Japan's Bakumatsu period, the film follows Fukuzawa Yukichi, a poor samurai's son who defies societal norms to study Dutch and English. Despite facing opposition from his family and nationalist factions, he founds Keio University, becoming a key figure in Japan's modernization amid political turmoil.

Runtime

1h 38m


Origin Country

Japan


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

かくて自由の鐘はなる


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)

Production Companies

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    TOHO

    Japan

Crew

Posters

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