Sansho the Bailiff
Original title: 山椒大夫
“Without mercy, man is like a beast.”
8.1/ 10IMDb8.3428
19542h 4m
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.
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Crew
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers
- Mori Ogai, Fuji Yahiro, Yoshikata Yoda
- Producer
- Masaichi Nagata
- Production
- Daiei Film
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sansho the Bailiff rated?
Sansho the Bailiff has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 428 votes.
Who directed Sansho the Bailiff?
Sansho the Bailiff was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
When was Sansho the Bailiff released?
Sansho the Bailiff was released in 1954.