The Crimson Peacock
紅孔雀
Synopsis
One of the greatest film serials ever to come out of Japan puts together an all-star cast in the search for the key of the Crimson Peacock, a treasure trove that will make whoever discovers it the richest man in the world. The battle lines are drawn between two rival groups, the Swans and the Skulls competing to find the key and the map, while unrequited love for a beautiful woman complicates everything as she is forced to take a potion that gives her an evil heart. It’s edge of the seat excitement from start to finish in this 5 movie serial as parts 1 through 4 each end with a cliffhanger, building suspense to the very end when all is revealed! There is action, romance, and intrigue, with a touch of black magic as the forces of good and evil collide!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryō Hagiwara
- Screenplay & Story
- Tadashi Ogawa
- Original Score
- Nakaba Takahashi
- Original Title
- 紅孔雀
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 4h 31m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryō Hagiwara
Tadashi Ogawa
Nakaba Takahashi
Department Leadership Roster
Ryō Hagiwara
Director
Tadashi Ogawa
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crimson Peacock
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What is The Crimson Peacock about?
One of the greatest film serials ever to come out of Japan puts together an all-star cast in the search for the key of the Crimson Peacock, a treasure trove that will make whoever discovers it the richest man in the world. The battle lines are drawn between two rival groups, the Swans and the Skulls competing to find the key and the map, while unrequited love for a beautiful woman complicates everything as she is forced to take a potion that gives her an evil heart. It’s edge of the seat excitement from start to finish in this 5 movie serial as parts 1 through 4 each end with a cliffhanger, building suspense to the very end when all is revealed! There is action, romance, and intrigue, with a touch of black magic as the forces of good and evil collide!
Who directed The Crimson Peacock?
The Crimson Peacock was directed by Ryō Hagiwara.
Who stars in The Crimson Peacock?
The principal cast of The Crimson Peacock includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Hizuru Takachiho, Michiko Hoshi, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Ayuko Saijō.
When was The Crimson Peacock released and how long is it?
The Crimson Peacock was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 4h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crimson Peacock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crimson Peacock was composed by Nakaba Takahashi.