Ken (1964)
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Overview
Kokubu, captain of his university's kendo team, is a mystery to those who know him: An ascetic dedicated to a point of obsession with the simplicity and beauty of the sword arts. Kagawa, a promising but arrogant kendo student, is attracted to Kokubu's devout leadership but kept at a distance by his standoffish nature. With the national championships fast approaching, the pair clash as Kokubu drives his students with increasingly rigorous training and Kagawa tests Kokubu's grip on the class.
Where to watch Ken
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel | — | — |
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What is Ken about?
Kokubu, captain of his university's kendo team, is a mystery to those who know him: An ascetic dedicated to a point of obsession with the simplicity and beauty of the sword arts. Kagawa, a promising but arrogant kendo student, is attracted to Kokubu's devout leadership but kept at a distance by his standoffish nature. With the national championships fast approaching, the pair clash as Kokubu drives his students with increasingly rigorous training and Kagawa tests Kokubu's grip on the class. Ken is a Drama movie, released on 1964-03-14, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Ken worth watching?
TMDB users rate Ken 7.7 out of 10 from 15 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Ken?
In the United States, Ken streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Kenji Misumi
Cast
- Raizō Ichikawa as Jiro Kokubun
- Yukiko Fuji as Eri Itami
- Yūsuke Kawazu as Kagawa
- Akio Hasegawa as Mibu
- Akitake Kōno as Kiuchi
- Yuka Konno as Shigeko Fujishiro
- Junko Kozakura as Sanae Mibu
- Rieko Sumi as Hiroko Kokubun
- Yoshio Inaba as Seiichiro Kokubun
- Yotaro Yajima
- Kuniichi Takami as Tada
- Keijiro Kazama
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Sources
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