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Ken San
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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Genre: Documentary
Director: Yûichi Hibi
Actors: Jan de Bont, John Woo, Ken Takakura, Kiichi Nakai, Martin Scorsese, Michael Douglas, Paul Schrader, Yu Oh-seong
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