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Ken San

directed by Yûichi Hibi

20161h 35m★ 6.0
Documentary
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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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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

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Director

Yûichi Hibi

Language

Japanese

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