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