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Ken San (2016)

Original title: 健さん

2016-08-20 · 1h 35m · JA
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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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Yûichi HibiDirector

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Yu Oh-seongYu Oh-seongSelfMichael DouglasMichael DouglasSelfMartin ScorseseMartin ScorseseSelfPaul SchraderPaul SchraderSelfJohn WooJohn WooSelfJan de BontJan de BontSelfKiichi NakaiKiichi NakaiNarratorKen TakakuraKen TakakuraSelf

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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 San has a runtime of 95 minutes.