The Grand Master

The Grand Master (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?

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Top Cast

Tsumasaburō Bandō

As Sankichi Sakata

Isamu Kosugi

As Kikuoka

Tatsuo Saitō

As Ôkura

Mitsuko Mito

As Koharu

Osamu Takizawa

As Sekine

Ryutaro Otomo

As Môri

Miki Sanjō

As Tamae

Masao Mishima

As Shinzo

Ryōsuke Kagawa

As Ozawa

Kōichi Katsuragi

As Yashiro