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The King

The life story of the shogi master & maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.

8.0(1)19621h 32m2

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.

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Status
Released
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Language
Japanese
  • shogi
  • taisho period

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Director

Daisuke Itō

Produced in

Japan

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Release dates

  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical23 Nov 1962

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The King was released on 23 November 1962.

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