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Sansho the Bailiff
Without mercy, man is like a beast.
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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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Sansho the Bailiff
Cast
Kinuyo TanakaTamaki
Kyōko KagawaAnju
Eitarō ShindōSanshô dayû
Ichirō SugaiMinister of Justice
Bontarō MiakeKichiji
Chieko NaniwaUbatakeCredits
- Directed by
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Written by
- Yoshikata Yoda, Fuji Yahiro
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 山椒大夫
Production
Daiei FilmJapan
