Sansho the Bailiff(1954)

Without mercy, man is like a beast.

• Drama

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.

Director:

Kenji Mizoguchi

Released:

1954-03-31

Country:

Japan

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