The Grand Master (1948)
Original title: 王将
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?
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Tsumasaburō BandōSankichi Sakata
Isamu KosugiKikuoka
Tatsuo SaitōÔkura
Mitsuko MitoKoharu
Osamu TakizawaSekine
Ryutaro OtomoMôri
Masao MishimaShinzoKeywords
Movie DNA
Theme affinityShogiDirector preference441170Actor preference329677 · 375256 · 277800Country preferenceJpDecade preference1940Runtime preferenceMedium
Frequently asked questions about The Grand Master
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?
How long is The Grand Master?
The Grand Master has a runtime of 94 minutes.