Ringing Bell(1978)
チリンの鈴
Ringing Bell Synopsis
Chirin is an innocent though adventurous young lamb whose carefree life on the farm comes to an abrupt end when a wolf murders his mother. Confused and angry, Chirin pursues the wolf into the mountains, seeking revenge. The laws of nature are brutal, however, and hatred alone won't be enough to avenge the loss of his mother. Only the strong survive in the wild, and obtaining that strength may change Chirin forever.
Ringing Bell (1978) is a animation, drama and family film directed by Masami Hata, released on March 11, 1978 with a runtime of 46m. It stars Akira Kamiya, Minori Matsushima, Seizo Kato and Hitoshi Takagi. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Masami Hata
- Writers:
- Takashi Yanase
- Producers:
- Shintaro Tsuji, Tsunemasa Hatano
- Cinematographer:
- Iwao Yamaki
- Production:
- Sanrio
- Status:
- Released
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Ringing Bell 1978
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チリンの鈴/Chirin's Bell (1978)
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Ringing Bell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Akira Kamiya
as Chirin (voice)
Minori Matsushima
as Baby Chirin (voice)
Seizo Kato
as Wolf (voice)
Hitoshi Takagi
as Narrator (voice)
Taeko Nakanishi
as Chirin's Mother (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Masami Hata, written by Takashi Yanase, produced by Shintaro Tsuji and Tsunemasa Hatano.
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Ringing Bell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 45 ratings.
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Ringing Bell – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ringing Bell?
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The main cast of Ringing Bell (1978) includes Akira Kamiya, Minori Matsushima, Seizo Kato, Hitoshi Takagi and Taeko Nakanishi. The film was directed by Masami Hata. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ringing Bell released?
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Ringing Bell was released on March 11, 1978 and runs for 46m.
Is Ringing Bell worth watching?
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Ringing Bell (1978) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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