The Crimson Kimono

The Crimson Kimono

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

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Release Date

10/21/1959

Runtime

82 mins

Overview

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

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Homepage

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A mid-century noir mystery that's equally invested in a murder investigation and the painful romantic triangle between two detective friends. The film's real tension lies not in whodunit plotting but in the collision between desire, loyalty, and the social barriers that complicate both.

Mood

TenseRomanticBittersweet

Themes

LoveFriendshipIdentityRace

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

NaturalisticHigh-contrast

Structure

Linear

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