王將 (1962)

The life story of the shogi master&maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.

Run Time: 1h32m | Release: 23 Nov 1962

Genres: Drama |

Production Countries: Japan

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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.