Ken
Ken (1964) is a drama film, 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 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.
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What is Ken about?
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.
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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