Ken San
Aug 20 2016
•2h 35m
•Documentary
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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Ken Takakura
Self
Yasuo Furuhata
Martin Scorsese
Self
John Woo
Self
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