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Sansho the Bailiff (1954): movie guide
Sansho the Bailiff (1954) is a Drama running about 124 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.1/10 from 445 votes. Notable cast includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1954-03-31
- Runtime: 124 min
- TMDB: 8.1/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1954-03-31
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What is Sansho the Bailiff about?
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.
Cast highlights
Sansho the Bailiff features Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō, Ichirō Sugai, Bontarō Miake. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1954-03-31. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 8.1/10 (445 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Sansho the Bailiff?
- Sansho the Bailiff is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Sansho the Bailiff?
- Sansho the Bailiff runs about 124 minutes.
- Who stars in Sansho the Bailiff?
- Cast highlights include Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō, Ichirō Sugai, Bontarō Miake.
- Does Cinema Box stream Sansho the Bailiff?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Sansho the Bailiff?
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