8.0The King · 1962
The King (1962) is a Drama film directed by Daisuke Itō, starring Rentaro Mikuni, Chikage Awashima, Yoshiko Mita.
Drama
8.0Overview
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.
Cast
Rentaro Mikuni, Chikage Awashima, Yoshiko Mita, Hideo Murata, Sonny Chiba, Mikijiro Hira, Tokue Hanazawa, Ryōsuke Kagawa
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What is "The King" about?
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.
When was "The King" released?
The King was released in 1962.
Who stars in "The King"?
The cast includes Rentaro Mikuni, Chikage Awashima, Yoshiko Mita, Hideo Murata.
