Sansho the Bailiff (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1954, Sansho the Bailiff is a drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. In medieval Japan, a woman and his children journey to find the family's patriarch, who was exiled years before.
Who’s in it. Sansho the Bailiff stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Tamaki, Yoshiaki Hanayagi as Zushiô, Kyōko Kagawa as Anju and Eitarō Shindō as Sanshô dayû, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Sansho the Bailiff sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sansho the Bailiff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sansho the Bailiff tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sansho the Bailiff (1954)?
- In US, Sansho the Bailiff is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sansho the Bailiff worth watching?
- Sansho the Bailiff holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sansho the Bailiff?
- Sansho the Bailiff stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō and Akitake Kôno.
- When was Sansho the Bailiff released?
- Sansho the Bailiff was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.