The King
The life story of the shogi master&maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.
Released
1962
1h 32min
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Drama
Synopsis
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.
Détails techniques
Titre original
王将
Langue originale
JA
Langues parlées
Japanese
Production
Compagnies de production
Toei Company
Pays de production
Japan
