Sansho the Bailiff

1955 (USA)

In medieval Japan, a compassionate governor is sent into exile. His wife and children try to join him, but are separated, and the children grow up amid suffering and oppression.

In medieval Japan, a compassionate governor is sent into exile. His wife and children try to join him, but are separated, and the children grow up amid suffering and oppression.

Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Writer: Ogai Mori / Fuji Yahiro / Yoshikata Yoda
Stars: Kinuyo Tanaka / Yoshiaki Hanayagi / Kyôko Kagawa / Eitarô Shindô / Akitake Kôno
Genre: Drama
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