Sansho the Bailiff
Without mercy, man is like a beast.
1954 2 hours 4 minutes
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.
31st March 1954
72 years ago
2 hours 4 minutes
Finishes at 4:57pm
2 wins & 2 nominations total
8.3/10
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