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 Masao Wakahara as Takashi Nagai Yumeji Tsukioka as Midori Nagai Keiko Tsushima as Sachiko Yamada Osamu Takizawa as Professor Asakura Kōji Mitsui as Yamashita

Production The film was heavily censored.

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

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