The King
19621h 32m8.0
Drama
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Genre
- Drama
- Origin
- Japan
About
The life story of the shogi master & maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Daisuke Itō
- Writing
- Daisuke Itō
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Nov 23, 1962
- Studio
- Toei Company
Cast
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