Ken(1964)
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Ken Synopsis
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 (1964) is a drama film directed by Kenji Misumi, released on March 14, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Raizō Ichikawa, Yukiko Fuji, Yūsuke Kawazu and Akio Hasegawa. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers:
- Yukio Mishima, Kazuo Funahashi
- Producers:
- Hiroaki Fujii
- Cinematographer:
- Chikashi Makiura
- Composer:
- Sei Ikeno
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Ken (1964) Trailer
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Ken Cast & Crew
Main 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
Junko Kozakura
as Sanae Mibu
Rieko Sumi
as Hiroko Kokubun
Yoshio Inaba
as Seiichiro Kokubun
- Yotaro Yajima
Yotaro Yajima
Kuniichi Takami
as Tada
- Keijiro Kazama
Keijiro Kazama
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Misumi, written by Yukio Mishima and Kazuo Funahashi, produced by Hiroaki Fujii.
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Ken Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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Ken – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ken online?
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Ken (1964) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ken?
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The main cast of Ken (1964) includes Raizō Ichikawa, Yukiko Fuji, Yūsuke Kawazu, Akio Hasegawa and Akitake Kōno. The film was directed by Kenji Misumi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ken released?
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Ken was released on March 14, 1964 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Ken worth watching?
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Ken (1964) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ken?
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Yes. The official Ken trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.