Sansho the Bailiff (1954)
Original title: 山椒大夫
Sansho the Bailiff is a 1954 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi and Kyōko Kagawa.
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.
Quick answers
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 Sansho.
When was Sansho the Bailiff released?
Sansho the Bailiff was released on 31 March 1954.
How long is Sansho the Bailiff?
Sansho the Bailiff runs 2h 4m.
Who made Sansho the Bailiff?
Sansho the Bailiff was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Where can I watch Sansho the Bailiff?
Sansho the Bailiff is available on Criterion Channel, Darkroom, Fawesome, Plex, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Sansho the Bailiff
Stream: Criterion Channel
Watch free: Darkroom, Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Plex
Cast
- Kinuyo Tanaka as Tamaki
- Yoshiaki Hanayagi as Zushiô
- Kyōko Kagawa as Anju
- Eitarō Shindō as Sanshô dayû
- Ichirō Sugai as Minister of Justice
- Bontarō Miake as Kichiji
- Yōko Kozono as Kohagi
- Chieko Naniwa as Ubatake
- Kikue Mōri as Priestess
- Ken Mitsuda as Prime Minister Fujiwara
- Masao Shimizu as Masauji Taira
- Ryōsuke Kagawa as Ritsushi Kumotake