The King
The life story of the shogi master&maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.
8.0
1 votes
1962
1h 32m
Drama
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.
Directed by Daisuke Itō
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
November 23, 1962
Budget
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Revenue
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Language
Japanese
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