How the Bell of Liberty Rings

Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House

The Plot

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.

Run Time

1h 38m

Genre

Drama, History

Release Date

01 Jun 1954

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

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