The Crimson Peacock
1954 · 271 MIN · IMDB 5.4 · 18 VOTES · DIR. Ryō Hagiwara
Overview
One of the greatest film serials ever to come out of Japan puts together an all-star cast in the search for the key of the Crimson Peacock, a treasure trove that will make whoever discovers it the richest man in the world. The battle lines are drawn between two rival groups, the Swans and the Skulls competing to find the key and the map, while unrequited love for a beautiful woman complicates everything as she is forced to take a potion that gives her an evil heart. It’s edge of the seat excitement from start to finish in this 5 movie serial as parts 1 through 4 each end with a cliffhanger, building suspense to the very end when all is revealed! There is action, romance, and intrigue, with a touch of black magic as the forces of good and evil collide!
Dialogue Timeline — 585 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:04 Toei Company Ltd. Presents
00:03:21 If you don't behave, we'll kill you!
00:05:52 Calm down, my guest.
00:08:27 Your grandfather was the Premiere of Karakosia.
00:13:39 Chief!
00:15:23 All that I remember is that somewhere in the village...
00:17:56 became blinded by the enemy's temptations...
00:20:32 Stop, I said.
00:26:18 This is an odd-looking hat.
00:29:12 As a matter of fact, we saw it with our own eyes.
00:31:56 Then I won't force you.
00:33:57 There's no princess by that name.
00:37:40 The three of you, stop!
00:40:54 Please forgive me.
00:42:46 I'm sure Mokusuke will come dancing back, saying all seven have been located.
00:46:05 We practically have the treasures on our hands now.
00:51:05 Isn't that good enough?
00:54:05 Let's watch the situation for a while more.
00:56:36 I was instruced by Sir Takayama lori...
00:58:33 I see. So the ring is safe, too.
01:01:26 Your mother must've been a beautiful person.
01:03:59 Stop!
01:06:59 Don't die!
01:09:30 Attack!