The King (1962)
The life story of the shogi master & maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.
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.
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Director & Crew
Daisuke Itō
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of The King?
It has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by Daisuke Itō and released in 1962.
How long is The King?
The King has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1962-11-23
- Status
- Released