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.
| Title | The King |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 1962-11-23 |
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| Genres | Drama |
| Production Companies | Toei Company |
| Production Countries | Japan |
