Ringing Bell movie poster

Ringing Bell

March 11, 1978 0h 46m 6.7/10 (41 votes)

Originally released in 1978. Ringing Bell is a animation/drama film. directed by Masami Hata. At just 46 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Akira Kamiya, Minori Matsushima, and Seizo Kato

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 11, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 0h 46m 46 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (41 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Sanrio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ringing Bell about?

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 mount...

Who directed Ringing Bell?

Ringing Bell was directed by Masami Hata.

How long is Ringing Bell?

Ringing Bell has a runtime of 0 hours and 46 minutes (46 minutes total).

When was Ringing Bell released?

Ringing Bell was released on March 11, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ringing Bell?

The main cast of Ringing Bell includes Akira Kamiya, Minori Matsushima, Seizo Kato, Hitoshi Takagi, Taeko Nakanishi.