Japan / Nov 23, 1962
The life story of the shogi master&maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.
1h 32min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 王将 |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Toei Company |
| Release date | 23 novembre 1962 |
| Writer | Daisuke Itō, Hideji Hōjō |
| Assistant directors | Junya Satō, Daisuke Itō |
| Music | Akira Ifukube |
| Sound | Akira Ifukube |
Release dates
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