Movie·1954·1h 38m
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
DramaHistory
Synopsis
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.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
Top cast
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
Masujiro Ohmura
Chieko Higashiyama
Yukichi's Mother Ojun
Chieko Nakakita
Tau
Fuyuki Murakami
Yoshimasu Takahashi
Akira Takarada
Masuda Sotaro
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Kurôemon Onoe
Yukichi Fukuzawa
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Shizuko Azuma
Yukichi's Wife Nishiki
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