The Grand Master

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?

Details

Director

Daisuke Itō

Release

October 18, 1948

Status

Released

Country

Japan

Network

Daiei Film

Runtime

1h 34m

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Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Cast

• 
  Tsumasaburō Bandō

  Sankichi Sakata
• 
  Isamu Kosugi

  Kikuoka
• 
  Tatsuo Saitō

  Ôkura
• 
  Mitsuko Mito

  Koharu
• 
  Osamu Takizawa

  Sekine
• 
  Ryutaro Otomo

  Môri
• 
  Miki Sanjō

  Tamae
• 
  Masao Mishima

  Shinzo
• 
  Ryōsuke Kagawa

  Ozawa
• 
  Kōichi Katsuragi

  Yashiro
• Mitsugu Terashima

  Shimazu
• 
  Toshiaki Konoe

  Nakahama

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