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How the Bell of Liberty Rings

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.

Release DateJune 1, 1954
StatusReleased
Original Titleかくて自由の鐘はなる
Runtime1h 38min
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LanguageJapanese
Original LanguageJapanese
Production CountriesJapan
Production CompaniesTOHO