Overview

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.

Cast

Raizō Ichikawa, Yukiko Fuji, Yūsuke Kawazu, Akio Hasegawa, Akitake Kōno, Yuka Konno, Junko Kozakura, Rieko Sumi

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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.

When was "Ken" released?

Ken was released in 1964.

Who stars in "Ken"?

The cast includes Raizō Ichikawa, Yukiko Fuji, Yūsuke Kawazu, Akio Hasegawa.

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