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The King

The King

The life story of the shogi master&maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 王将
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1962-11-23
  • Runtime: 92 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Toei Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1457
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

as

Chikage Awashima

Chikage Awashima

as

Yoshiko Mita

Yoshiko Mita

as

Hideo Murata

Hideo Murata

as

Sonny Chiba

Sonny Chiba

as

Mikijiro Hira

Mikijiro Hira

as

Tokue Hanazawa

Tokue Hanazawa

as

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Ryōsuke Kagawa

as

Taiji Tonoyama

Taiji Tonoyama

as

Tsûsai Sugawara

Tsûsai Sugawara

as

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

shogitaisho

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The King?

The King is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1962-11-23.

Who are the main actors in The King?

The main cast includes Rentaro Mikuni, Chikage Awashima, Yoshiko Mita, Hideo Murata, Sonny Chiba, .

Where can I watch The King online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The King is available.

Is The King based on a true story?

The life story of the shogi master&maniac Sankichi Sakata in the Meiji era.

What is the IMDb rating of The King?

The King has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The King?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The King?

The soundtrack was composed by Toei Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The King filmed?

The King was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The King?

The total runtime of The King is 92 minutes.

Is The King suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The King?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The King.

Does The King have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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