The Grand Master (1948)
Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: October 18, 1948
Cast
- Tsumasaburō Bandō - Sankichi Sakata
- Isamu Kosugi - Kikuoka
- Tatsuo Saitō - Ôkura
- Mitsuko Mito - Koharu
- Osamu Takizawa - Sekine
- Ryutaro Otomo - Môri
- Miki Sanjō - Tamae
- Masao Mishima - Shinzo
- Ryōsuke Kagawa - Ozawa
- Kōichi Katsuragi - Yashiro
Screenplay
- Daisuke Itō
- Hideji Hōjō (Theatre Play)
Music: Goro Nishi
Cinematography: Hideo Ishimoto
Editing: Mitsuzō Miyata
Production: Daiei Film
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
shogi, taisho period
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Grand Master about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Grand Master?
- The Grand Master was directed by Daisuke Itō.
- Who stars in The Grand Master?
- The Grand Master stars Tsumasaburō Bandō, Isamu Kosugi, Tatsuo Saitō, Mitsuko Mito, Osamu Takizawa, Ryutaro Otomo.
- How long is The Grand Master?
- The Grand Master has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Grand Master?
- The Grand Master is a Drama film.
- Where was The Grand Master produced?
- The Grand Master was produced in Japan.