Ken Takakura Movies on Blu-ray

Ken Takakura was one of Japan's most iconic leading men, renowned for his stoic, dignified screen presence across yakuza films, samurai epics and prison dramas. He stars in all six titles in this collection, including Tomu Uchida's acclaimed A Fugitive From the Past.

For more Japanese crime and action cinema of this era, see our Sonny Chiba collection, or explore titles by Kinji Fukasaku, who directs one of the films here.

Browse our full collection of Ken Takakura movies below.

Essential Ken Takakura Releases

The titles in this collection:

All six titles in this collection star Ken Takakura.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ken Takakura best known for?

Takakura built his reputation on yakuza films and prison dramas in the 1960s and 70s, particularly the long-running Abashiri Prison series, before moving into more dramatically ambitious roles like A Fugitive From the Past.

Where should I start?

A Fugitive From the Past is his most critically acclaimed film and the strongest entry point, while the Abashiri Prison boxset showcases the genre that made him a star.

What genres does this collection cover?

Mostly Action and Yakuza/Crime Drama, reflecting Takakura's core genre work across his career at Toei studio.

Are these region-free with English subtitles?

Yes, these are region-free Blu-rays from specialist Japanese cinema labels, with English subtitles included.

Do you have more classic Japanese action cinema?

Yes - see our Sonny Chiba films collection for more from this era.