Sansho the Bailiff
Drama
About Sansho the Bailiff
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.
Where to Watch
Stream on The Criterion Channel, Kanopy. Watch free on Fawesome, Plex. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $3.59). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $14.99).
Cast & Crew
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
Starring Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō, Ichirō Sugai
Produced by Daiei Film