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The Grand Master
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The Grand Master

Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.
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TMDB 9.016+19481h 34mJapanese
Drama

Synopsis

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 ItōFrom TMDB credits
Studio
Daiei Film1 production companies
Release
October 18, 1948Released
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Top Cast

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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
Masao Mishima
Masao Mishima
Shinzo

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