The Grand Master

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

• Rated 9.0 out of 10
• Movie
• 1948
• 1h 34m
• Drama

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?

Director

Daisuke Itō

Starring

Tsumasaburō Bandō, Isamu Kosugi, Tatsuo Saitō, Mitsuko Mito