Ken
Ken (1964) is a drama, directed by Kenji Misumi. It stars Raizō Ichikawa and Yukiko Fuji. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.
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What Ken Is About
Kokubu, captain of his university’s kendo team, is a puzzle to the people who know him: an ascetic devoted to the plainness and beauty of the sword to the point of obsession, and merciless with himself. Kagawa, a gifted but arrogant student, both admires him and is put off by his distance. As the national championship approaches, Kokubu makes the training harder and Kagawa begins testing his hold over the group. Adapted from a story by Yukio Mishima, the film gives the tension between discipline and desire inside the shape of a sports film. Raizo Ichikawa appears in Kenji Misumi’s ninety five minute Japanese production, completed in 1964.
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What is Ken about?
Kokubu, captain of his university’s kendo team, is a puzzle to the people who know him: an ascetic devoted to the plainness and beauty of the sword to the point of obsession, and merciless with himself. Kagawa, a gifted but arrogant student, both admires him and is put off by his distance.
Where can I watch Ken?
Ken is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Ken?
Ken runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).
When did Ken come out?
Ken was released in 1964.
Who directed Ken?
Ken was directed by Kenji Misumi.
Who stars in Ken?
Ken stars Raizō Ichikawa, Yukiko Fuji, Yūsuke Kawazu, Akio Hasegawa.
What is Ken's rating?
Ken holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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