Release Date
18 Oct, 1948
Runtime
01:34: (HH:MM)
Synopsis
Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.
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?
Original Title
王将
Photos
阪東妻三郎
小杉勇
斎藤達雄
Mitsuko Mito
滝沢修
大友柳太朗
三條美紀
三島雅夫
香川良介
葛木香一
近衛敏明
片岡栄二郎
常盤操子
伊藤大輔
加藤泰