Review of The Crimson Kimono (1959) by Kris K — 06 Feb 2009
Perhaps a minor Fuller, but I think his execution here of race relations is strong, a bit stronger than the more acclaimed yet slightly disjointed Shock Corridor. While Fuller treats similar tensions in House of Bamboo in a more sophisticated manner, here he is on home soil, driving messages home that much more.
Perhaps a bit more melodramatic than his other works, I still think this is a strong film that marks his attempts to unite various genres -- i.e., noir, crime, thriller, social and political criticism -- as crucial in late-50s mainstream cinema.
This review of The Crimson Kimono (1959) was written by Kris K on 06 Feb 2009.
The Crimson Kimono has generally received positive reviews.
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