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The Grand Master

1948 • 1h34m Drama

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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

Screenplay

Daisuke Itō

Cast

Tsumasaburō Bandō

Isamu Kosugi

Tatsuo Saitō

Release date

10/18/1948

Status

Released

Origin country

JP