The King(1962)
王将
The life story of the shogi master&maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.
The King Synopsis
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.
The King (1962) is a drama film directed by Daisuke Itō, released on November 23, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Chikage Awashima, Yoshiko Mita and Hideo Murata. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Daisuke Itō
- Writers:
- Daisuke Itō, Hideji Hōjō
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rentaro Mikuni
Chikage Awashima
Yoshiko Mita
Hideo Murata
Sonny Chiba
Mikijiro Hira
Tokue Hanazawa
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Taiji Tonoyama
Tsûsai Sugawara
- Akira Tani
Akira Tani
Takashi Kanda
Key crew
Directed by Daisuke Itō, written by Daisuke Itō and Hideji Hōjō.
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The King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King online?
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The King (1962) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The King?
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The main cast of The King (1962) includes Rentaro Mikuni, Chikage Awashima, Yoshiko Mita, Hideo Murata and Sonny Chiba. 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 King released?
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The King was released on November 23, 1962 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The King worth watching?
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The King (1962) holds an average rating of 8.0 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.