The Crimson Kimono

Name: The Crimson Kimono
Genre: Romance, Drama, Crime, Mystery
Released: 1959
Rating: 74.5
Cast: Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta, Anna Lee, Paul Dubov

1959·Movie

1h 22min

Ratings

74/100

My ScoreNot Rated

6.8

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80|72

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About

YES, this is a beautiful American girl in the arms of a Japanese boy!

Two detectives clash over the hunt for a burlesque dancer’s killer in Los Angeles’ Japanese district.

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Genres: Film Noir Buddy Cop Racial Drama
Mood: DarkGrittyDisturbingSuspensefulBleakTense
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
BetrayalMoral AmbiguityRacial PrejudiceThe Cost Of AmbitionFriendshipJustice
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Betrayal Within RanksInterracial RomanceForbidden LoveUncovering The TruthSerial Killer PursuitPolice CorruptionDetective Partners
Pacing: Increasing IntensitySlow Build
Narrative: Nonlinear NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Fast-Paced ExchangesSlang-Heavy
Character Types: Serial KillerInnocent Suspect
Time: 1950s
Place: Urban CityscapeJapanese Community
Cinematic Style: Film Noir AestheticsLong TakesHandheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast Lighting
Costume and Set: Urban SetsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

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Crew

Directed by:

Samuel Fuller, Sam Leavitt, Floyd Joyer

Written by:

Samuel Fuller

Produced by:

Samuel Fuller

Composed by:

Harry Sukman

Cast

Victoria Shaw

Christine Downs

Glenn Corbett

Detective Sergeant Charlie Bancroft

James Shigeta

Detective Joe Kojaku

Anna Lee

Mac

Paul Dubov

Casale

Jaclynne Greene

Roma

Neyle Morrow

Hansel

Gloria Pall

Sugar Torch

Bob Okazaki

George Yoshinaga

Stafford Repp

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