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The King
1962·Movie
·1h 32min·
About
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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Questions about The King
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Is The King worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The King?
1 h 32 min
The King runs 1 h 32 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The King?
Critics68
Audiences63
Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The King much the same way.
What language is The King in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
What tropes does The King use?
Storming the CastleHeroic SacrificeExpository Hairstyle ChangeThe UsurperHistorical Beauty UpdateLeave No SurvivorsShown Their WorkShell-Shocked VeteranFrom Nobody to NightmareArmor Is UselessWomen Are WiserHistorical Hero Upgradeand 60 more
TV Tropes lists 72 storytelling tropes for The King, including Storming the Castle, Heroic Sacrifice, Expository Hairstyle Change.