The Grand Master(1948)
王将
Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.
The Grand Master Synopsis
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?
The Grand Master (1948) is a drama film directed by Daisuke Itō, released on October 18, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Tsumasaburō Bandō, Isamu Kosugi, Tatsuo Saitō and Mitsuko Mito. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Daisuke Itō
- Writers:
- Daisuke Itō, Hideji Hōjō
- Producers:
- Hisashi Okuda
- Cinematographer:
- Hideo Ishimoto
- Composer:
- Goro Nishi
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
The Grand Master Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Mitsugu Terashima
Mitsugu Terashima
as Shimazu
Toshiaki Konoe
as Nakahama
Key crew
Directed by Daisuke Itō, written by Daisuke Itō and Hideji Hōjō, produced by Hisashi Okuda.
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The Grand Master Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Grand Master – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Grand Master online?
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The Grand Master (1948) is available to stream on U-NEXT. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Grand Master?
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The main cast of The Grand Master (1948) includes Tsumasaburō Bandō, Isamu Kosugi, Tatsuo Saitō, Mitsuko Mito and Osamu Takizawa. The film was directed by Daisuke Itō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Grand Master released?
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The Grand Master was released on October 18, 1948 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Grand Master worth watching?
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The Grand Master (1948) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.