Dokonjo Taisho
Originally released in 1966. Dokonjo Taisho is a feature film. directed by Michiyoshi Doi. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hiroyuki Nagato, Shoichi Hirai, and Shintarō Kuraoka
Synopsis
Ryosuke Kotaki's life motto was his grandfather's will, "Study, make money, drink alcohol, and win the first prize". So, first of all, he went to Osaka to win the first prize with favorite shogi. In the car, he hit it off with a woman named Okichi and decided to live in the Shogi Kaisho, which is run by Okichi's father, Yoichi. Ryosuke's skill was strong, and he was happy to make a lot of money in gambling shogi. However, he lost to a middle-aged man by dropping four cards. This man was actually Heihachi Kudo, who is said to be the best of both worlds in the Kansai chess world at the time...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dokonjo Taisho about?
Ryosuke Kotaki's life motto was his grandfather's will, "Study, make money, drink alcohol, and win the first prize". So, first of all, he went to Osaka to win the first prize with favorite shogi. I...
Who directed Dokonjo Taisho?
Dokonjo Taisho was directed by Michiyoshi Doi.
How long is Dokonjo Taisho?
Dokonjo Taisho has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Dokonjo Taisho released?
Dokonjo Taisho was released on June 2, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dokonjo Taisho?
The main cast of Dokonjo Taisho includes Hiroyuki Nagato, Shoichi Hirai, Shintarō Kuraoka, Tamao Nakamura, Eiko Ito.