The Crimson Kimono
Seen it?1959 | 82 min | Romance, Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved Strangers on a Train or Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
Two detectives clash over the hunt for a burlesque dancer’s killer in Los Angeles’ Japanese district.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Samuel Fuller
- Victoria ShawChristine Downs
- James ShigetaDetective Joe Kojaku
- Glenn CorbettDetective Sergeant Charlie Bancroft
- Anna LeeMac
- Paul DubovCasale
- Jaclynne GreeneRoma
- Neyle MorrowHansel
- Gloria PallSugar Torch
- Pat SilverMother
- George YoshinagaWilly Hidaka