Movie

Sansho the Bailiff

★ 8.1/10 · 438 votes 1954 2h 4m Released

Drama

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.

Cast

Kinuyo Tanaka Tamaki Y Yoshiaki Hanayagi Zushiô Kyōko Kagawa Anju Eitarō Shindō Sanshô dayû Ichirō Sugai Minister of Justice Bontarō Miake Kichiji