The Grand Master
王将
“Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.”
Synopsis
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?
Top Cast
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Tsumasaburō Bandō
Sankichi Sakata
Isamu Kosugi
Kikuoka
Tatsuo Saitō
Ôkura
Mitsuko Mito
Koharu
Osamu Takizawa
Sekine
Ryutaro Otomo
Môri
Miki Sanjō
Tamae
Masao Mishima
Shinzo
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Ozawa
Kōichi Katsuragi
Yashiro
Mitsugu Terashima
Shimazu
Toshiaki Konoe
Nakahama
Hiroshi Ueda
Masago
Tominosuke Hayama
Saburi
Sumao Ishihara
Yoshimatsu
Eijirō Kataoka
Kazuhana
Sashō Ichikawa
Takezo
Ikkei Tamaki
Kohei
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daisuke Itō
- Screenplay & Story
- Daisuke Itō, Hideji Hōjō
- Original Score
- Goro Nishi
- Original Title
- 王将
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daisuke Itō
Daisuke Itō, Hideji Hōjō
Goro Nishi
Hideo Ishimoto
Mitsuzō Miyata
Hisashi Okuda
Department Leadership Roster
Daisuke Itō
Director
Daisuke Itō
Writer
Goro Nishi
Original Music Composer
Hisashi Okuda
Producer
Mitsuzō Miyata
Editor
Heikichi Kakui
Production Design
Hideo Ishimoto
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grand Master
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Grand Master about?
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?
Who directed The Grand Master?
The Grand Master was directed by Daisuke Itō.
Who stars in The Grand Master?
The principal cast of The Grand Master includes Tsumasaburō Bandō, Isamu Kosugi, Tatsuo Saitō, Mitsuko Mito, Osamu Takizawa.
When was The Grand Master released and how long is it?
The Grand Master was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Grand Master?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grand Master was composed by Goro Nishi.