Abstract:

"This film, an indictment of feudalism, is based on a story by Ogai Mori. Zushio, a kidnapped child has grown up under the abuse of Sansho, the bailiff, who bought him as a slave. The boy escapes and returns as the governor of the province to take revenge on his tormentor, reducing the bailiff to penury." (Tamarelle Films, Chico, CA,1954) Featuring Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Kyoko Kagawa.