The Scarlet Camellia (1964): Cast
The Scarlet Camellia is a 1964 crime drama directed by Yoshitarō Nomura, starring Shima Iwashita as Oshino, Etsuko Ichihara and Toyo Takahashi. It runs 2 hours 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 43m (163 min)
- Director
- Yoshitarō Nomura
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Shochiku
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Scarlet Camellia About?
The premise of The Scarlet Camellia without spoilers.
A young woman launches a calculated killing spree, targeting everyone she believes caused her father's debilitating illness. Though she presents herself as sweet and innocent, her calm façade conceals a ruthless resolve. The detective assigned to the case is drawn to the victims’ tragic fates, never suspecting the apparently virtuous girl behind the murders.
The Scarlet Camellia Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- detective
- girl
- woman
- young
- woman kills man during sex
- attempted rape
- set on fire
- presumed dead
- scissors
- jidai geki
- mother daughter relationship
- alias
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- camelia
- multiple murders
- suicide
- revenge
- biological father
- adultery
- based on novel
The Scarlet Camellia Cast & Characters
Shima Iwashita leads the cast as Oshino, with Etsuko Ichihara and Toyo Takahashi. Directed by Yoshitarō Nomura; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yoshitarō Nomura
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Shima Iwashita as Oshino -
Etsuko Ichihara -
Toyo Takahashi - Yoshi Katō as Kihei Musashiya
Also Starring in The Scarlet Camellia
· 30 more- Kō Nishimura Sakichi
- Shoichi Ozawa Seiichi
- Eiji Okada Genjirô Maruume
- Takahiro Tamura Chodayu
- Yūnosuke Itō Unno
- Gō Katō Aoki
- Kei Yamamoto
- Kichijirô Ueda
- Ikio Sawamura
- Sachiko Hidari Osono
- Akira Tani
- Akitake Kôno
- Takashi Ebata
- Takanobu Hozumi
- Ryōko Mizuki
- Keijirō Morozumi
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The Scarlet Camellia Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Goben no tsubaki” and “Le camélia à cinq pétales”.
- Also known as
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- Goben no tsubaki
- Le camélia à cinq pétales
- Алая камелия
- 五瓣之椿
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The Scarlet Camellia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Scarlet Camellia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Scarlet Camellia?
The Scarlet Camellia runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).
When was The Scarlet Camellia released?
The Scarlet Camellia was released on November 21, 1964.
Who directed The Scarlet Camellia?
The Scarlet Camellia was directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.
More films by Yoshitarō Nomura Who is in the cast of The Scarlet Camellia?
The Scarlet Camellia stars Shima Iwashita as Oshino, Etsuko Ichihara and Toyo Takahashi, among 34 credited actors.
Does The Scarlet Camellia have a post-credit scene?
No. The Scarlet Camellia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Scarlet Camellia in?
The original language of The Scarlet Camellia is Japanese.
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