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Drama
SANSHO THE BAILIFF
Explore Sansho the Bailiff (1954), a drama movie, without spoilers. See ratings, runtime, audience fit, and similar movies on NoSpoilers.
"Without mercy, man is like a beast."
19542h 4m8.1 TMDb
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
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Condensed premise
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…
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Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion7.1
Complexity8.1
Humor5
Realism8.1
Action4.2
Darkness5
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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