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Sansho the Bailiff

Without mercy, man is like a beast.

1955 2h 4m

Drama

8.1/10 TMDB Score443 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original title山椒大夫
Release dateSep 14, 1955
StatusReleased
Original languageJA
CountryJapan
Keywordsprostitution, japan, based on short story, compassion, banishment, governor, courtesan, feudal japan, 11th century, exile, decree, mercy

Ratings

★ 8.1/10

443 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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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 Sep 14, 1955 (status: Released).

Who directed Sansho the Bailiff?

Kenji Mizoguchi directed Sansho the Bailiff.

What is the TMDB rating of Sansho the Bailiff?

Sansho the Bailiff has a TMDB rating of 8.1/10 from 443 votes.