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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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...
Ken (1964) was directed by Kenji Misumi. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 35m, rated 7.8/10.
Ken runs 1h 35m (95 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.8/10 from 12 votes. Genre: Drama.
Ken is rated 7.8/10 by 12 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama fans.
