

Watch Out, Crimson Bat!
1969, Japanese. Directed by Hirokazu Ichimura.
A young female samurai comes upon a dying messenger and agrees to deliver the scroll he was carrying to its destination. However, unbeknownst to her, the scroll is actually a formula for a new kind of gunpowder. An evil clan that is planning to overthrow the Emperor is also after the scroll, and they try to take it from her.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 1 October 1969
- Original title
- めくらのお市 みだれ笠
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kinya Naoi, Kei Hattori
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Watch Out, Crimson Bat!: quick answers
What should I watch before Watch Out, Crimson Bat!?
Watch Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969) and Trapped, the Crimson Bat (1969) first.
What comes after Watch Out, Crimson Bat!?
Next in the series: Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive (1970).
Is Watch Out, Crimson Bat! worth watching?
Watch Out, Crimson Bat! doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Watch Out, Crimson Bat!?
Watch Out, Crimson Bat! runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Watch Out, Crimson Bat! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Watch Out, Crimson Bat!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Watch Out, Crimson Bat! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Watch Out, Crimson Bat! yet.
Which OTT platform is Watch Out, Crimson Bat! on?
Watch Out, Crimson Bat! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1969. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Watch Out, Crimson Bat!?
If you liked Watch Out, Crimson Bat!, try Zatoichi's Pilgrimage, Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple.
Who directed Watch Out, Crimson Bat!?
Watch Out, Crimson Bat! (1969) was directed by Hirokazu Ichimura and stars Yōko Matsuyama, Gorō Ibuki, Tamayo Mitsukawa.


