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.
as Tamaki
as Zushiô
as Anju
as Sanshô dayû
as Minister of Justice
as Kichiji
as Kohagi
as Ubatake
as Priestess
as Prime Minister Fujiwara
as Masauji Taira
as Ritsushi Kumotake
as Taro
as Kaikudo Naito
as Sadaya
as Young Zushiō
as Young Anju
as Nakagimi
as Namiji
as Shiono
as Masasue Taira
as Landlord
as Norimura
as Kimpei
as Yakko
as Harbour's Lady
as Jiro
as Kanamaru
as Sado Man
as Slave Trader
as Harbour's Man
as Farmer #2
as Saburo Miyazaki
