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Ken San
Ken San

Ken San

August 20, 2016
1h 35m
Documentary
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

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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Details

Director
Yûichi Hibi
Cast
Yu Oh-seong, Michael Douglas, Martin Scorsese, Paul Schrader, John Woo, Jan de Bont, Kiichi Nakai, Ken Takakura
Release Date
August 20, 2016

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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