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Sansho the Bailiff (1954)
Sanshô dayû (original title)

124 min  -  Drama  -   1955 (USA)
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In mediaeval 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
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kinuyo Tanaka ...
Tamaki
Yoshiaki Hanayagi Yoshiaki Hanayagi ...
Zushiô
Kyôko Kagawa Kyôko Kagawa ...
Anju
Eitarô Shindô Eitarô Shindô ...
Sanshô dayû
Akitake Kôno Akitake Kôno ...
Taro
Masao Shimizu Masao Shimizu ...
Masauji Taira
Ken Mitsuda Ken Mitsuda ...
Prime Minister Fujiwara
Kazukimi Okuni Kazukimi Okuni ...
Norimura
Yôko Kosono Yôko Kosono ...
Kohagi
Noriko Tachibana Noriko Tachibana ...
Namiji
Ichirô Sugai Ichirô Sugai ...
Minister of Justice
Teruko Omi Teruko Omi ...
Nakagimi
Masahiko Kato Masahiko Kato ...
Young Zushio
Keiko Enami Keiko Enami ...
Young Anju
Bontarô Akemi Bontarô Akemi ...
Kichiji
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Storyline

In mediaeval 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. Written by David Levene <D.S.Levene@durham.ac.uk>  

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Plot Keywords:

Japan | Exile | Governor | Decree | Mercy  | See more »

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A film of unparalleled beauty by the great Japanese Master Kenji Mizoguchi

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El intendente Sansho See more »

Filming Locations:

Japan

Company Credits

Production Co:

Daiei Studios See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

'Kenji Mizoguchi' left the composer alone to do the music. He also did that before in his previous films Ugetsu Monogatari as much as Chikamatsu Monogatari. See more »

Quotes

Taro: [to Zushio] I found that humans have little sympathy for things that don't directly concern them. They're ruthless. Unless those hearts can be changed, the world you dream of cannot come true. If you wish to live honestly with your conscience, keep close to the Buddha.
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Connections

Referenced in "Gossip Girl: The Empire Strikes Jack (#3.16)" (2010) See more »