The Grand Master

Name: The Grand Master
Director: Daisuke Itō
Genre: Drama
Released: 1948-10-18
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Tsumasaburō Bandō, Isamu Kosugi, Tatsuo Saitō, Mitsuko Mito, Osamu Takizawa

“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

9.0

1948

94 mins

Languages:Japanese

Drama

Production:

Daiei Film