The Grand Master

The Grand Master

The Grand Master

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The Grand Master

"Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata."

1948

1h 34m

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Overview

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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Daiei Film

Cast & Crew

23 members

Acting

阪東妻三郎

Sankichi Sakata

阪東妻三郎

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小杉勇

Kikuoka

小杉勇

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斎藤達雄

Ôkura

斎藤達雄

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Mitsuko Mito

Koharu

Mitsuko Mito

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滝沢修

Sekine

滝沢修

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大友柳太朗

Môri

大友柳太朗

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三條美紀

Tamae

三條美紀

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三島雅夫

Shinzo

三島雅夫

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香川良介

Ozawa

香川良介

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葛木香一

Yashiro

葛木香一

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寺島貢

Shimazu

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近衛敏明

Nakahama

近衛敏明

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上田寛

Masago

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葉山富之輔

Saburi

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石原須磨男

Yoshimatsu

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片岡栄二郎

Kazuhana

片岡栄二郎

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Sashô Ichikawa

Takezo

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玉置一恵

Kohei

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三浦志郎

Minami

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常盤操子

Kiyo

常盤操子

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香住佐代子

Unknown Role

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小林加奈枝

Saya

小林加奈枝

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Jirō Tamiya

Kin-chan

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