Dokonjo Taisho (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film
Released in 1966, Dokonjo Taisho is a notable film directed by Michiyoshi Doi, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s 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. 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...
Who’s in it. Dokonjo Taisho stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Shoichi Hirai, Shintarô Kuraoka and Tamao Nakamura, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dokonjo Taisho page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dokonjo Taisho (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dokonjo Taisho change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dokonjo Taisho?
- Dokonjo Taisho stars Hiroyuki Nagato, Shoichi Hirai, Shintarô Kuraoka, Tamao Nakamura and Eiko Ito.
- When was Dokonjo Taisho released?
- Dokonjo Taisho was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.