The King

1962 | 92 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

The King
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    23 November 1962

  • DirectingJunya Satō
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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