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How the Bell of Liberty Rings (1954)

NR | Jun 01, 1954 (JP) | Drama, History | 01:38

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.

Featured Crew

Director, Screenplay, Producer
Screenplay
Lighting Manager
Camera Department Manager
Production Manager
Recording Supervision
Assistant Director
Art Department Manager

Cast

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Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
Masujiro Ohmura
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Chieko Higashiyama
Yukichi's Mother Ojun
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Fuyuki Murakami
Yoshimasu Takahashi
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Akira Takarada
Masuda Sotaro
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Kurôemon Onoe
Yukichi Fukuzawa
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Shizuko Azuma
Yukichi's Wife Nishiki
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Yoshiko Kayama
Eldest daughter Ichitaro
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Masayuki Ohta
Second son: Sutejiro
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Mitsuo Sugimoto
Yukichi's older brother Sannosuke

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