
The Grand Master (1948)
Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.
1 votes on TMDBReleased October 18, 1948Runtime 1h 34mDirector Daisuke Itō
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 of The Grand Master

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
Toshiaki Konoe
Nakahama
Eijirō Kataoka
KazuhanaAbout The Grand Master
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Who stars in The Grand Master?
The Grand Master stars Tsumasaburō Bandō, Isamu Kosugi, Tatsuo Saitō, Mitsuko Mito, Osamu Takizawa.
Who directed The Grand Master?
The Grand Master was directed by Daisuke Itō.
How long is The Grand Master?
The Grand Master has a runtime of 1h 34m.
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?
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