The Crimson Kimono
“YES, this is a beautiful American girl in the arms of a Japanese boy!”
Synopsis
Two detectives clash over the hunt for a burlesque dancer’s killer in Los Angeles’ Japanese district.
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The Crimson Kimono (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-30
Top Cast
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Victoria Shaw
Christine Downs
James Shigeta
Detective Joe Kojaku
Glenn Corbett
Detective Sergeant Charlie Bancroft
Anna Lee
Mac
Paul Dubov
Casale
Jaclynne Greene
Roma
Neyle Morrow
Hansel
Gloria Pall
Sugar Torch
Pat Silver
Mother
George Yoshinaga
Willy Hidaka
Kaye Elhardt
Nun
Aya Oyama
Sister Gertrude
George Okamura
Charlie, karate teacher
Ryosho S. Sogabe
Priest
Bob Okazaki
George Yoshinaga
Shuji J. Nozawa
Shuto
Stafford Repp
City Librarian
George Sasaki
Citizen (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rochester, New York
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- Harry Sukman
- Original Title
- The Crimson Kimono
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Globe Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Fuller
Samuel Fuller
Harry Sukman
Sam Leavitt
Jerome Thoms
Samuel Fuller
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Fuller
Director
Samuel Fuller
Writer
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
Samuel Fuller
Producer
Bernice Pontrelli
Costume Design
Jerome Thoms
Editor
Harry Sukman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crimson Kimono
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crimson Kimono about?
Two detectives clash over the hunt for a burlesque dancer’s killer in Los Angeles’ Japanese district.
Who directed The Crimson Kimono?
The Crimson Kimono was directed by Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in The Crimson Kimono?
The principal cast of The Crimson Kimono includes Victoria Shaw, James Shigeta, Glenn Corbett, Anna Lee, Paul Dubov.
When was The Crimson Kimono released and how long is it?
The Crimson Kimono was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crimson Kimono?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crimson Kimono was composed by Harry Sukman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crimson Kimono?
The Crimson Kimono holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).