Film·2016·1h 35m

Ken San

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.

Directed by Yûichi Hibi

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Cast

10 credited

Ken Takakura
Ken TakakuraSelf
Yasuo Furuhata
Yasuo Furuhata
Martin Scorsese
Martin ScorseseSelf
John Woo
John WooSelf
Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada
Yu Oh-seong
Yu Oh-seongSelf
Michael Douglas
Michael DouglasSelf
Paul Schrader
Paul SchraderSelf
Jan de Bont
Jan de BontSelf
Kiichi Nakai
Kiichi NakaiNarrator

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