The Grand Master

1948 "Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata."
The Grand Master
7.2| 1h34m| en| Drama
Storyline

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?

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Daiei Film

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  • The Grand Master Cast
Tsumasaburō Bandō as Sankichi Sakata
Isamu Kosugi as Kikuoka
Tatsuo Saitō as Ôkura
Mitsuko Mito as Koharu
Osamu Takizawa as Sekine
Ryutaro Otomo as Môri
Miki Sanjō as Tamae
Masao Mishima as Shinzo

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