The Crimson Kimono (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1959, The Crimson Kimono is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 82 minutes. “YES, this beautiful American girl in the arms of a Japanese boy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Los Angeles detective and his Japanese partner woo an artist while solving a stripper's murder.
Who’s in it. The Crimson Kimono stars Victoria Shaw as Christine Downs, Glenn Corbett as Detective Sergeant Charlie Bancroft, James Shigeta as Detective Joe Kojaku and Anna Lee as Mac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Crimson Kimono has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crimson Kimono page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crimson Kimono tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crimson Kimono (1959)?
- In US, The Crimson Kimono is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crimson Kimono worth watching?
- The Crimson Kimono holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crimson Kimono?
- The Crimson Kimono stars Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta, Anna Lee and Paul Dubov.
- When was The Crimson Kimono released?
- The Crimson Kimono was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.