About this movie
After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.
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The Orphan Brother
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Quick facts
Year
1961
Runtime
1h 23m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.3/10
Votes
12
Genre
History, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Director
Language
JA
Cast
🎭 History
🎭 Animation
🎭 Family
🎭 Fantasy
🎬 Taiji Yabushita
👤 Yoshiko Sakuma
👤 Isuzu Yamada
👤 Shigeko Arai
heian period
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Questions about The Orphan Brother
How long is The Orphan Brother?
The Orphan Brother has a runtime of 1h 23m (1 hour and 23 minutes).
Who directed The Orphan Brother?
The Orphan Brother was directed by Taiji Yabushita and released in 1961.
What genre is The Orphan Brother?
The Orphan Brother is a History, Animation, Family, Fantasy film (1961).
Who stars in The Orphan Brother?
The cast of The Orphan Brother includes Yoshiko Sakuma, Isuzu Yamada, Shigeko Arai, Harue Tone, Kinya Kitaoji.
What is the TMDB rating for The Orphan Brother?
The Orphan Brother has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 12 votes.
