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Ken San

2016-08-20 · 95 min · ★ 6.7

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.

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Directors
Yûichi Hibi
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Countries
Japan
Status
Released

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Ken TakakuraKen TakakuraSelf
Yasuo FuruhataYasuo Furuhata
Martin ScorseseMartin ScorseseSelf
John WooJohn WooSelf
Yoji YamadaYoji Yamada
Yu Oh-seongYu Oh-seongSelf
Michael DouglasMichael DouglasSelf
Paul SchraderPaul SchraderSelf
Jan de BontJan de BontSelf
Kiichi NakaiKiichi NakaiNarrator

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