How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings(1954)

06/01/1954 (US)Drama, History1h 38m
NR

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.

Hisatora Kumagai

Director

Hisatora Kumagai

Screenplay

Dai Nishijima

Screenplay