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Bookmark this pageThe Crimson Kimono (1959)
Director: Samuel Fuller
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From Time Out Film Guide
Fuller developing his theme of urban alienation: landscape, culture and sexual confusion are all juxtaposed, forcing the Japanese-born detective (who, along with his buddy, is on the hunt for a burlesque queen murderer) into a nightmare of isolation and jealousy. Some fine set pieces - like the disciplined Kendo fight that degenerates into sadistic anarchy - and thoughtful camera-work serve to illustrate Fuller's gift for weaving a poetic nihilism out of his journalistic vision of urban crime.Author: GSa
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- ena fells said...
- Posted on Feb 05 2008 10:10 I saw this the year it came out and I have loved it always; I am now 58 and am going to buy it and have it for my daughter and granddaughter to see....best movie ever ... stands the test of time ... don't you dare re-make it
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Cast & crew
Director: Samuel Fuller
Producer: Samuel Fuller
Cast: Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta, Anna Lee, Paul Dubov, Jaclynne Greene full cast
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 82 mins
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