The Grand Master
The Grand Master

The Grand Master

October 18, 1948
1h 34m

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

Overview

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

Cast

Tsumasaburō Bandō

Tsumasaburō Bandō

Sankichi Sakata

Isamu Kosugi

Isamu Kosugi

Kikuoka

Tatsuo Saitō

Tatsuo Saitō

Ôkura

Mitsuko Mito

Mitsuko Mito

Koharu

Osamu Takizawa

Osamu Takizawa

Sekine

Ryutaro Otomo

Ryutaro Otomo

Môri

Miki Sanjō

Miki Sanjō

Tamae