The Grand Master(1948)
Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.
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?
Movie: The Grand Master
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Sankichi Sakata
Kikuoka
Ôkura
Koharu
Sekine
Môri
Tamae
Shinzo
Ozawa
Yashiro
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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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1948-10-18
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Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.
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