(王将)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Japan

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

92 minutes

Year:

1962

Directors:

Daisuke Itō

Production companies:

Toei Company

Actors:

Sankichi Sakata

Crews:

Screenplay

Assistant Director

Director

Novel

Original Music Composer