The Bells of Nagasaki (film)


The Bells of Nagasaki is a 1950 film adaptation of the 1949 book of the same name by Takashi Nagai. It was directed by Hideo Ōba and was released September 23, 1950.

Plot

The film portrays the experiences of Takashi Nagai as a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

Cast

The film was heavily censored.

Theme song

The theme song "The Bells of Nagasaki" by Yuji Koseki proved immensely popular.