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Synopsis

“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.

Cast

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Kinuyo Tanaka
Tamaki
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Yoshiaki Hanayagi
Zushiô
Kyōko Kagawa
Anju
Eitarō Shindō
Sanshô dayû
Ichirō Sugai
Minister of Justice
Bontarō Miake
Kichiji
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Yōko Kozono
Kohagi
Chieko Naniwa
Ubatake
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Kikue Mōri
Priestess
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Ken Mitsuda
Prime Minister Fujiwara
Masao Shimizu
Masauji Taira
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Ritsushi Kumotake
Akitake Kōno
Taro
Kanji Koshiba
Kaikudo Naito
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Shinobu Araki
Sadaya
Masahiko Tsugawa
Young Zushiō
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Keiko Enami
Young Anju
Teruko Ōmi
Nakagimi
Kimiko Tachibana
Namiji
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Reiko Kongō
Shiono

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Is Sansho the Bailiff available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

What year was Sansho the Bailiff released?

Sansho the Bailiff was released in 1954.

How long is Sansho the Bailiff?

Sansho the Bailiff has a runtime of 2h 4m.

What genre is Sansho the Bailiff?

Sansho the Bailiff is classified as Drama.