The Grand Master (1948)
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?

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Cast

Tsumasaburō Bandō Tsumasaburō Bandō As: Sankichi Sakata
Isamu Kosugi Isamu Kosugi As: Kikuoka
Tatsuo Saitō Tatsuo Saitō As: Ôkura
Mitsuko Mito Mitsuko Mito As: Koharu
Osamu Takizawa Osamu Takizawa As: Sekine
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Storyline

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?


Tagline: Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Drama

Language: 日本語

Release Date: 18 October 1948

Country: JP

Runtime: 94m

Company Credits

Company: Daiei Film

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Cast

Directed By

Daisuke Itō

Daisuke Itō

Director

Tai Katō

Tai Katō

Assistant Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

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Sound

Yukio Kaihara

Yukio Kaihara

Sound

Gorō Nishi

Gorō Nishi

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

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Camera

Hideo Ishimoto

Hideo Ishimoto

Director of Photography

Lighting

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Art Department

Heikichi Kakui

Heikichi Kakui

Production Design

Other Crew

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