The Grand Master (1948)
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?
- Release Date: 1948-10-18
- Runtime: 1h 34min
- Production Company: Daiei Film
- Production Country: Japan
- Director: Daisuke Itō
