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The Grand Master

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The Grand Master

Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.

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1h 34m

1948

“Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.”

Synopsis

Shogi, a Japanese form of chess, is a game that requires skill and determination. When poor sandal-maker Sakata decides to pursue his dream of becoming the Shogi Grand Master Champion, everything is at stake – including his family. What will it cost for Sakata to follow his passion?

Director

Daisuke Itō

Drama

shogitaisho period

Cast & Crew

Tsumasaburō Bandō

Tsumasaburō Bandō

as Sankichi Sakata

Isamu Kosugi

Isamu Kosugi

as Kikuoka

Tatsuo Saitō

Tatsuo Saitō

as Ôkura

Mitsuko Mito

Mitsuko Mito

as Koharu

Osamu Takizawa

Osamu Takizawa

as Sekine

Ryutaro Otomo

Ryutaro Otomo

as Môri

Miki Sanjō

Miki Sanjō

as Tamae

Masao Mishima

Masao Mishima

as Shinzo

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Ryōsuke Kagawa

as Ozawa

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