285645
285645

The Grand Master

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

1948-10-18 ja 94m
Drama
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

Writer

Daisuke Itō

Sound

Yukio Kaihara

Director of Photography

Hideo Ishimoto

Theatre Play

Hideji Hōjō

Producer

Hisashi Okuda

shogi taisho

Status

Released

Countries

  • Japan

Companies

  • Daiei Film