Sansho the Bailiff Budget
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Synopsis
In mediaeval Japan a compassionate governor is sent into exile. His wife and children try to join him, but are separated, and the children grow up amid suffering and oppression.
What is known about the production of Sansho the Bailiff?
"Sansho the Bailiff," a drama released in 1954, was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Daiei Film produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Production: In 1990, producers Robert Michael Geisler and John Roberdeau (Streamers, The Thin Red Line) commissioned director Terrence Malick to write a stage play based on Sansho the Bailiff.
What were the major cost factors in Sansho the Bailiff?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Sansho the Bailiff."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Awards and Recognition
2 wins & 2 nominations total
Critical Reception
Sansho won the Silver Lion for best direction in the 15th Venice International Film Festival, which once again brought Mizoguchi to the attention of Western critics and film-makers, after The Life of Oharu (International Award, 1952) and Ugetsu (Silver Lion, 1953).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Sansho the Bailiff (1954)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Sansho the Bailiff (1954) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Sansho the Bailiff (1954) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Sansho the Bailiff?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Sansho the Bailiff's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Sansho the Bailiff (1954) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Sansho the Bailiff (1954) win?
2 wins & 2 nominations total.
Who directed Sansho the Bailiff and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, written by Yoshikata Yoda, Fuji Yahiro, shot by Kazuo Miyagawa, with music by Kanahichi Odera, Fumio Hayasaka, edited by Mitsuzō Miyata.
Where was Sansho the Bailiff filmed?
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