Plot Summary
The film takes place at the junction of the two eras of Meiji and Taisho. Sakata Sankichi, an uneducated zori sandal maker, becomes a professional shogi player through his genius shogi skills and lives a fanatically devoted shogi game supported by the love of his family. This is the 3rd adaptation of Hideji Hojo's famous play.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- 王将
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- ja
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Production Companies
Toei Company