Sansho the Bailiff
Movie • 1954

Sansho the Bailiff

Without mercy, man is like a beast.

Filmistani88
Hit
IMDb8.320K
424votes
DramaEmotional DepthHidden GemPhilosophicalCult Classic
Why Watch

A Drama film (1954) rated 8.3/10 on IMDb by 19K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.

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.

Cast

Kinuyo Tanaka
Kinuyo Tanaka
Tamaki
Yoshiaki Hanayagi
Zushiô
Kyōko Kagawa
Kyōko Kagawa
Anju
Eitarō Shindō
Eitarō Shindō
Sanshô dayû
Ichirō Sugai
Ichirō Sugai
Minister of Justice
Bontarō Miake
Bontarō Miake
Kichiji
Yōko Kozono
Kohagi
Chieko Naniwa
Chieko Naniwa
Ubatake
Kikue Mōri
Priestess
Ken Mitsuda
Prime Minister Fujiwara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sansho the Bailiff worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Sansho the Bailiff 88/100 (IMDb: 8.3/10). A strong pick for fans of Drama.

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Is Sansho the Bailiff a hit or flop?

Sansho the Bailiff is a hit — 19K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 88/100 point to strong audience reception.

What is Sansho the Bailiff about?

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…

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