Sansho the Bailiff (1954)

Sansho the Bailiff (1954)

Without mercy, man is like a beast. 1954-03-31 Japan 124 Min. PG-13
8.1 419 votes

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.

Cast

田中絹代 is Tamaki
花柳喜章 is Zushiô
進藤英太郎 is Sanshô dayû
Sanshô dayû
菅井一郎 is Minister of Justice
Minister of Justice
小園蓉子 is Kohagi
毛利菊枝 is Priestess
Priestess
三津田健 is Prime Minister Fujiwara
Prime Minister Fujiwara
清水将夫 is Masauji Taira
Masauji Taira
香川良介 is Ritsushi Kumotake
Ritsushi Kumotake