Ken San

Synopsis

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.

Details

Director

Yûichi Hibi

Release

August 20, 2016

Status

Released

Country

Japan

Runtime

1h 35m

View on IMDb

Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Cast

• 
  Ken Takakura

  Self
• 
  Yasuo Furuhata
• 
  Martin Scorsese

  Self
• 
  John Woo

  Self
• 
  Yoji Yamada
• 
  Yu Oh-seong

  Self
• 
  Michael Douglas

  Self
• 
  Paul Schrader

  Self
• 
  Jan de Bont

  Self
• 
  Kiichi Nakai

  Narrator

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