Ken
剣
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.
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Ken (1964) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-07
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Raizō Ichikawa
Jiro Kokubun
Yukiko Fuji
Eri Itami
Yūsuke Kawazu
Kagawa
Akio Hasegawa
Mibu
Akitake Kōno
Kiuchi
Yuka Konno
Shigeko Fujishiro
Junko Kozakura
Sanae Mibu
Rieko Sumi
Hiroko Kokubun
Yoshio Inaba
Seiichiro Kokubun
Yotaro Yajima
Kuniichi Takami
Tada
Keijiro Kazama
Gen Kimura
Yoichi Funaki
Machiko Horikawa
Kimiko Tachibana
Nobuko Shingu
Kōichi Mizuhara
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenji Misumi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuo Funahashi
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- 剣
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenji Misumi
Kazuo Funahashi, Yukio Mishima
Sei Ikeno
Chikashi Makiura
Kanji Suganuma
Hiroaki Fujii
Department Leadership Roster
Kenji Misumi
Director
Kazuo Funahashi
Screenplay
Chikashi Makiura
Director of Photography
Sei Ikeno
Original Music Composer
Kanji Suganuma
Editor
Hiroaki Fujii
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ken
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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. 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.
Who directed Ken?
Ken was directed by Kenji Misumi.
Who stars in Ken?
The principal cast of Ken includes Raizō Ichikawa, Yukiko Fuji, Yūsuke Kawazu, Akio Hasegawa, Akitake Kōno.
When was Ken released and how long is it?
Ken was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Ken?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ken was composed by Sei Ikeno.
Is Ken based on a book or true story?
Ken is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yukio Mishima".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ken?
Ken holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).