Sansho the Bailiff (1954)

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Released:
1954-03-31

Overview:
In 11th-century feudal Japan, following the exile of an idealistic governor, his wife and children are separated by slave traders; the children, Zushio and Anju, are sold into brutal servitude under the cruel bailiff Sansho.

Director:
Kenji Mizoguchi

Runtime:
2h 4min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Kinuyo Tanaka
    as
    Tamaki
  • Yoshiaki Hanayagi
    as
    Zushiô
  • Kyōko Kagawa
    as
    Anju
  • Eitarō Shindō
    as
    Sanshô dayû
  • Ichirō Sugai
    as
    Minister of Justice