How the Bell of Liberty Rings

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.

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Release Date

June 1, 1954

Status

Released

Original Title

かくて自由の鐘はなる

Runtime

1h 38min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

TOHO