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Ken San

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.

Top Cast

  • 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

  • Jan de Bont

    Jan de Bont

    Self

Overview

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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