The Grand Master

Name: The Grand Master
Genre: Drama
Released: 1948-10-18
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Tsumasaburō Bandō, Isamu Kosugi, Tatsuo Saitō, Mitsuko Mito, Osamu Takizawa

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

19481h 34mJapanese

Drama

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9.0

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?

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StatusReleased

Release Date1948-10-18

DirectorDaisuke Itō

ScreenplayDaisuke Itō

MusicGoro Nishi

StudioDaiei Film