Ken San(2016)
健さん
Ken San Synopsis
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 (2016) is a documentary film directed by Yûichi Hibi, released on August 20, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Ken Takakura, Yasuo Furuhata, Martin Scorsese and John Woo. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Yûichi Hibi
- Producers:
- Satoshi Mashida
- Cinematographer:
- Yoshihisa Toda
- Composer:
- Taro Iwashiro
- Status:
- Released
Ken San (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ken San before you stream it.
Ken San Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Yûichi Hibi, produced by Satoshi Mashida.
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Ken San Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Ken San – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ken San online?
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Ken San (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ken San?
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The main cast of Ken San (2016) includes Ken Takakura, Yasuo Furuhata, Martin Scorsese, John Woo and Yoji Yamada. The film was directed by Yûichi Hibi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ken San released?
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Ken San was released on August 20, 2016 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Ken San worth watching?
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Ken San (2016) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ken San?
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Yes. The official Ken San trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.