Ken San

Nan
1h 35m
2016
6 /10 (2)

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.

Country : Japan
Languages : 한국어/조선말, 日本語, English, 广州话 / 廣州話
Released Date: 2016-08-20

Top Billed Cast

Yu Oh-seong

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Michael Douglas

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Martin Scorsese

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Paul Schrader

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John Woo

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Jan de Bont

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Kiichi Nakai

Narrator

Ken Takakura

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