Movie Description

王将

(1962)

Overview

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.

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Original Title王将

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1962-11-23

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 32m

Production CompaniesToei Company

Genres

  • Drama