His Scarlet Cloak (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film
Released in 1958, His Scarlet Cloak is a comedy film directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The humorous tale of Jimbei, a miller, and his wife Osen who live in complete happiness. But Osen's beauty attracts numerous would-be lovers among whom is the local governor, a timid creature, who is dominated by his high-born and beautiful wife, who dresses in a scarlet battle-tunic, a sign of his family's military merit around which he fabricates fantastic tales of his prowess in war. During the traditional festival when the villagers are released from observance of all social customs and restrictions, it is permissible for any man to attempt win the favors of the one he loves. However, the timid but romantic governor goes to the length of having the miller arrested to clear the way for his seduction of Osen. But Osen fights off his advances with an old hunting gun and dashes out of the mill. Jimbei, meanwhile, has escaped from jail and dashes home to finds the governor in his bed. Convinced that his wife has been violated, he decides to take an eye for an eye.
Who’s in it. His Scarlet Cloak stars Nakamura Kanzaburō XVII, Ineko Arima, Kyōko Kagawa and Yūnosuke Itō, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Scarlet Cloak page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Scarlet Cloak tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch His Scarlet Cloak (1958)?
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- Who stars in His Scarlet Cloak?
- His Scarlet Cloak stars Nakamura Kanzaburō XVII, Ineko Arima, Kyōko Kagawa, Yūnosuke Itō and Masao Mishima.