IMDb
8.3 /10
20k votes


Drama · 1954 · 2h 4min
山椒大夫
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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Intendendente Sansho (Sansho the bailiff / Sansho Dayu) 1954 trailer


IMDb
8.3 /10
20k votes
Rotten Tomatoes
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TMDB
8.1 /10
423 votes
Letterboxd
8.9 /10
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Weighted average
8.4/10