(王将)

Content: 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?

Countries:

Japan

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

94 minutes

Year:

1948

Directors:

Daisuke Itō

Production companies:

Daiei Film

Actors:

Sankichi Sakata

Kikuoka

Ôkura

Koharu

Sekine

Crews:

Director

Writer

Sound

Director of Photography

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