The King

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.

Country:

Japan

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

92 minutes

Year:

1962

Director:

Daisuke Itō

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Company:

Toei Company

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