

The Grand Master
1948 · 94 min · Drama
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?
- Director
- Daisuke Itō
- Writer
- Daisuke Itō
- Released
- October 18, 1948
- Language
- Japanese
Cast
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