About this movie
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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shogi
taisho period
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How long is The King?
The King has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by Daisuke Itō and released in 1962.
What genre is The King?
The King is a Drama film (1962).
Who stars in The King?
The cast of The King includes Rentaro Mikuni, Chikage Awashima, Yoshiko Mita, Hideo Murata, Sonny Chiba.
What is the TMDB rating for The King?
The King has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
