The Crimson Kimono
- Original title
- The Crimson Kimono
- Year
- 1959
- Running time
- 82 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Victoria Shaw
- Glenn Corbett
- James Shigeta
- Anna Lee
- Paul Dubov
- Gloria Pall
- Jaclynne Greene
- Neyle Morrow
- Walter Burke
- Edo Mita
- Stafford Repp
- Pat Silver
- George Yoshinaga
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- Music
- Cinematography
Sam Leavitt (B&W)- Producer
- Genre
- Drama. Film noir. Mystery
- Synopsis
- Two detectives seek a stripper's killer in the Japanese quarter of Los Angeles, but a love triangle threatens their friendship... When a masked killer shoots Sugar Torch, a Los Angeles stripper, in the neck, homicide detectives Charlie Bancroft and Joe Kojaku, who happen to be roommates, investigate. A variety of clues, including a painting with a bullet hole in it, lead them to some interesting characters in L.A.'s Little Tokyo and to attractive artist Chris Downs. As the case builds to a climax, Charlie and Joe's partnership is threatened by an interracial love triangle...
- Awards
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1959: Golden Globes: Most Promising Newcomer - Male (James Shigeta)
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