Sansho the Bailiff
“Without mercy, man is like a beast.”
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.
Where to watch Sansho the Bailiff in India
Can I watch Sansho the Bailiff in India? Yes — you can stream Sansho the Bailiff in India on Plex.
PlexClick a service to open Sansho the Bailiff there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Sansho the Bailiff streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Plex | — |
| United States | Darkroom, Fawesome, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, Plex | — |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, Plex | — |
About Sansho the Bailiff
Sansho the Bailiff is a 1954 Japanese-language drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The cast is led by Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Kyōko Kagawa. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 400 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Plex.
Sansho the Bailiff was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on March 31, 1954.
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers
- Yoshikata Yoda, Fuji Yahiro
- Release date
- March 31, 1954
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Sansho the Bailiff cast & crew
Sansho the Bailiff was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and written by Yoshikata Yoda and Fuji Yahiro.
The cast features Kinuyo Tanaka as Tamaki, Yoshiaki Hanayagi as Zushiô, Kyōko Kagawa as Anju, Eitarō Shindō as Sanshô dayû, Ichirō Sugai as Minister of Justice, and Bontarō Miake as Kichiji.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kanahichi Odera, cinematography is by Kazuo Miyagawa, and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata.
Is Sansho the Bailiff worth watching?
Sansho the Bailiff holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 446 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Sansho the Bailiff is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sansho the Bailiff
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Cast of Sansho the Bailiff
Kinuyo Tanaka
Tamaki
Yoshiaki Hanayagi
Zushiô
Kyōko Kagawa
Anju
Eitarō Shindō
Sanshô dayû
Ichirō Sugai
Minister of Justice
Bontarō Miake
Kichiji
Yōko Kozono
Kohagi
Chieko Naniwa
Ubatake
Kikue Mōri
Priestess
Ken Mitsuda
Prime Minister Fujiwara
Masao Shimizu
Masauji Taira
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Ritsushi Kumotake
Sansho the Bailiff — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sansho the Bailiff in India?
Sansho the Bailiff is streaming on Plex in India.
▸Where can I watch Sansho the Bailiff in the US?
In the US, Sansho the Bailiff is streaming on Darkroom, Fawesome, and Plex, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Sansho the Bailiff in the UK?
In the UK, Sansho the Bailiff is streaming on Plex, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
▸Is Sansho the Bailiff on Plex?
Yes — Sansho the Bailiff is currently available on Plex in India.
▸What language is Sansho the Bailiff in?
Sansho the Bailiff is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sansho the Bailiff?
Sansho the Bailiff runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is Sansho the Bailiff rated?
It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 446 ratings.
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