Movie

Black Lizard

★ 6.9(29)19681h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Release date: 1968-08-14
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

About Black Lizard

Black Lizard is a 1968 movie in the Crime, Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Kinji Fukasaku, starring Akihiro Miwa, Isao Kimura and Jun Usami. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Black Lizard in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A detective tries to outwit an art loving thief who has kidnapped the daughter of a jeweler to get to an exquisite diamond.

Cast

Akihiro Miwa

Black Lizard (Mrs. Midorikawa)

Isao Kimura

Kogoro Akechi / Matsukichi

Jun Usami

Shobei Iwase

Toshiko Kobayashi

Hina

Mitsuko Takara

Show dancer

Tetsuji Hattori

Toyama

Kyōichi Satō

Ôkawa

Ryuji Funahashi

Kozu

Sōnosuke Oda

Harada

Tadayuki Okamoto

Isamu Shimizu

Yoshio Naka

Themes & keywords

transvestismkidnappingdetectivejewel thieflgbt

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Black Lizard in United States?+

Black Lizard is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Black Lizard on Netflix?+

Black Lizard is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Black Lizard?+

Black Lizard has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Black Lizard?+

Black Lizard stars Akihiro Miwa, Isao Kimura, Jun Usami, Toshiko Kobayashi and Mitsuko Takara.

When did Black Lizard come out?+

Black Lizard is a 1968 movie directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

What genre is Black Lizard?+

Black Lizard is Crime, Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Black Lizard?+

Black Lizard was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.