8.4
Sansho the Bailiff
DramaNot Rated
"Without mercy, man is like a beast."
Duration
2h 04mRelease
31 Mar 1954Country
Japan
Language
JapaneseOverview
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.
Plot
In medieval Japan, a compassionate governor is sent into exile. His wife and children try to join him, but are separated, and the children grow up amid suffering and oppression.
Cast
Kinuyo TanakaYoshiaki HanayagiKyôko Kagawa
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 8.4/10Rotten Tomatoes: 100%Metacritic: 96/100
Details
Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Writers
Ogai MoriFuji YahiroYoshikata Yoda
Awards
2 wins & 2 nominations totalTrailer
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