The Bell Tower (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1958, The Bell Tower is an action and drama film directed by Ju-nam Yang, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman is sold to a forced labor camp as a 'comfort woman' to entertain the guards, a sex slave of the Japanese army. She falls in love with a prisoner there and they make plans to escape.
Who’s in it. The Bell Tower stars Moon Jeong-suk as Yeong-sil, Maeng Man-sik, Heo Chang-kang as Seok-seung and Min-ho Jang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Bell Tower has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bell Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bell Tower tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bell Tower (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bell Tower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bell Tower worth watching?
- The Bell Tower holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bell Tower?
- The Bell Tower stars Moon Jeong-suk, Maeng Man-sik, Heo Chang-kang, Min-ho Jang and Jeong-shik Maeng.
- When was The Bell Tower released?
- The Bell Tower was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.