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Sansho the Bailiff

(1954)

March 31, 1954 2h 4m
81%
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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.

Kenji Mizoguchi

Director

Top Billed Cast

KT

Kinuyo Tanaka

Tamaki

YH

Yoshiaki Hanayagi

Zushiô

KK

Kyōko Kagawa

Anju

ES

Eitarō Shindō

Sanshô dayû

IS

Ichirō Sugai

Minister of Justice

BM

Bontarō Miake

Kichiji

YK

Yōko Kozono

Kohagi

CN

Chieko Naniwa

Ubatake

KM

Kikue Mōri

Priestess

KM

Ken Mitsuda

Prime Minister Fujiwara

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