Ken San
Ken San

Ken San

6.0
August 20, 2016
1h 35m
Documentary

Overview

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.

Directed by: Yûichi Hibi

Top 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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