8.0
“The life story of the shogi master&maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.”
The King (1962)
November 23, 19621h 32mJA
Overview
The film takes place at the junction of the two eras of Meiji and Taisho. Sakata Sankichi, an uneducated zori sandal maker, becomes a professional shogi player through his genius shogi skills and lives a fanatically devoted shogi game supported by the love of his family. This is the 3rd adaptation of Hideji Hojo's famous play.
Director
Daisuke ItōWriters
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Toei Company
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