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Sansho the Bailiff

1954

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.

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2hrs 4mins

Drama

March 31, 1954

8.1

IMDb

Language

Japanese

Status

Released

Title:

Sansho the Bailiff

Overview:

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.

Genres:

Drama

Languages:

Japanese

Runtime:

2hrs 4mins

Country Origin:

JP

Tagline:

Without mercy, man is like a beast.

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