
The King ·王将The life story of the shogi master&maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.
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.
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- Release Date
Nov 23, 1962
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- Directed by
Daisuke Itō
- Screenplay by
Daisuke Itō
- Productions
Toei Company (JP)
- Budget
Revenue: NA
Duration: 1h 32 min
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Daisuke Itō伊藤大輔
Screenplay

Hideji Hōjō北条秀司
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