Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Kinuyo Tanaka
Tamaki
Yoshiaki Hanayagi
Zushiô
Kyōko Kagawa
Anju
Eitarō Shindō
Sanshô dayû
Ichirō Sugai
Minister of Justice
Bontarō Miake
Kichiji
Yōko Kozono
Kohagi
Chieko Naniwa
Ubatake
Kikue Mōri
Priestess
Ken Mitsuda
Prime Minister Fujiwara
Masao Shimizu
Masauji Taira
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Ritsushi Kumotake
Frequently Asked Questions
Sansho the Bailiff was released on March 31, 1954.
The runtime of Sansho the Bailiff is 2h 4m.
Sansho the Bailiff is a Drama movie.
Sansho the Bailiff has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 on TMDB.
Sansho the Bailiff is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Sansho the Bailiff was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
The main cast of Sansho the Bailiff includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Kyōko Kagawa.
Sansho the Bailiff is originally in Japanese.