Crimson Dream
Originally released in 1964. Crimson Dream is a mystery/horror film. directed by Tetsuji Takechi. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mina Yanagi, Chiyo Aoi, and Sennojo Shigeyama
Synopsis
Tetsuji Takechi's third film is based on two short stories by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. The film depicts the lurid and violently erotic dreams of a writer, his wife and his sister, after having spent a night out drinking and visiting sex shows. It underwent extensive censorship before the government would allow it to be released. About 20% of the film's original content was cut and this footage is now considered lost.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- No. 3 Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crimson Dream about?
Tetsuji Takechi's third film is based on two short stories by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. The film depicts the lurid and violently erotic dreams of a writer, his wife and his sister, after having spent a...
Who directed Crimson Dream?
Crimson Dream was directed by Tetsuji Takechi.
How long is Crimson Dream?
Crimson Dream has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Crimson Dream released?
Crimson Dream was released on August 12, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crimson Dream?
The main cast of Crimson Dream includes Mina Yanagi, Chiyo Aoi, Sennojo Shigeyama, Yokichi Gotou, Shin'yō Nara.