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Drama · Daiei Film
The Grand Master
Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.
Synopsis
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?
- Director
- Daisuke Itō
- Written by
- Daisuke Itō
- Music
- Goro Nishi
- Studio
- Daiei Film
- Released
- 18 October 1948
- Genres
- Drama
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