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The Crimson Kimono
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The Crimson Kimono

1959-10-21 · 82 min · ★ 6.6

Romance · Drama · Crime

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

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Directors
Samuel Fuller
Production companies
Globe Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Victoria ShawVictoria ShawChristine Downs
James ShigetaJames ShigetaDetective Joe Kojaku
Glenn CorbettGlenn CorbettDetective Sergeant Charlie Bancroft
Anna LeeAnna LeeMac
Paul DubovPaul DubovCasale
Jaclynne GreeneJaclynne GreeneRoma
Neyle MorrowNeyle MorrowHansel
Gloria PallGloria PallSugar Torch
Pat SilverMother
George YoshinagaWilly Hidaka
Kaye ElhardtNun
Aya OyamaSister Gertrude
George OkamuraCharlie, karate teacher
Ryosho S. SogabePriest
Bob OkazakiBob OkazakiGeorge Yoshinaga
Shuji J. NozawaShuto
Stafford ReppStafford ReppCity Librarian
George SasakiCitizen (uncredited)

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