Sansho the Bailiff

Sansho the Bailiff

1954 • 2h 4m • ⭐ 4.4 • UR • Japanese

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