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The Grand Master (1948)

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

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Released 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

Tsumasaburō Bandō

Sankichi Sakata
Isamu Kosugi

Isamu Kosugi

Kikuoka
Tatsuo Saitō

Tatsuo Saitō

Ôkura
Mitsuko Mito

Mitsuko Mito

Koharu
Osamu Takizawa

Osamu Takizawa

Sekine
Ryutaro Otomo

Ryutaro Otomo

Môri
Miki Sanjō

Miki Sanjō

Tamae
Masao Mishima

Masao Mishima

Shinzo
Ryōsuke Kagawa

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Ozawa
Kōichi Katsuragi

Kōichi Katsuragi

Yashiro
Toshiaki Konoe

Toshiaki Konoe

Nakahama
Eijirō Kataoka

Eijirō Kataoka

Kazuhana

About 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?