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Ken San (2016)

Movie ★ 6.7 95 min

Documentary

KEN SAN pieces together the puzzle of the life and legacy of Japan's mythical acting icon, Ken Takakura. Collaborators, friends and family tell intimate stories of Ken's journey: how one man of quiet dignity became a cultural barrier-breaking film star.

Yûichi Hibi Director

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Released
August 20, 2016
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt5706328
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Cast

Ken Takakura Ken Takakura Self Yasuo Furuhata Yasuo Furuhata Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese Self John Woo John Woo Self Yoji Yamada Yoji Yamada Yu Oh-seong Yu Oh-seong Self Michael Douglas Michael Douglas Self Paul Schrader Paul Schrader Self Jan de Bont Jan de Bont Self Kiichi Nakai Kiichi Nakai Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ken San about?
KEN SAN pieces together the puzzle of the life and legacy of Japan's mythical acting icon, Ken Takakura. Collaborators, friends and family tell intimate stories of Ken's journey: how one man of quiet dignity became a cultural barrier-breaking film star.
Who directed Ken San?
Ken San was directed by Yûichi Hibi.
Who stars in Ken San?
Ken San stars Ken Takakura, Yasuo Furuhata, Martin Scorsese, John Woo.
When was Ken San released?
Ken San is a 2016 documentary film.
Where can I watch Ken San?
You can watch Ken San with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.