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Ken San

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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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Status: Released

Released Date: 2016-08-20

Runtime: 95 mins

Director: Yûichi Hibi

Spoken language: 한국어/조선말, 日本語, English, 广州话 / 廣州話

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Ken San

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Production Countries: Japan

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