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Check (1991)

Original title: 王手

1991-11-25 · 1h 47m · JA
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Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gambler (shinken-shi), and Ryuzo Kayama (Masaya Kato) who aims to become a professional player.

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Toshiaki ToyodaWriterJunji SakamotoDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Hidekazu AkaiHidekazu AkaiAyumu TobitaMasaya KatōMasaya KatōRyuzo KayamaTomisaburō WakayamaTomisaburō WakayamaSanae MitamuraNobuo KanekoNobuo KanekoTennojiLéona HirotaLéona HirotaTerumiYûko NitôYûko NitôKanako ShimadaMasatô IbuMasatô IbuKatsuraJun KunimuraJun KunimuraFirst BodyguardSakae UmezuSakae UmezuSeiji KomadaAkaji MaroAkaji MaroHakugin

Keywords

Shogi

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityShogiDialogue densityDramaDirector preference335968Actor preference244623 · 335964 · 105458Country preferenceJp

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Frequently asked questions about Check

What is Check about?

Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gambler (shinken-shi), and Ryuzo Kayama (Masaya Kato) who aims to become a professional player.

How long is Check?

Check has a runtime of 107 minutes.