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Dokonjo Taisho

1966 · 75 min

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...

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Original Title ド根性大将
Year 1966
Country Japan
Director Michiyoshi Doi
Runtime 75 min.

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Dokonjo Taisho is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1966. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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