

Ken San (2016)
健さん
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.
Where to watch Ken San
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD | Amazon Video | — |
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What is Ken San about?
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. Ken San is a Documentary movie, released on 2016-08-20, runtime 95 minutes.
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Where can I watch Ken San?
In Japan, Ken San streams on Amazon Prime Video and FOD and can be rented from Amazon Video. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Yûichi Hibi
Cast
- Ken Takakura as Self
- Yasuo Furuhata
- Martin Scorsese as Self
- John Woo as Self
- Yoji Yamada
- Yu Oh-seong as Self
- Michael Douglas as Self
- Paul Schrader as Self
- Jan de Bont as Self
- Kiichi Nakai as Narrator
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Sources
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