Black Lizard(1968)
黒蜥蜴
Black Lizard Synopsis
A detective tries to outwit an art loving thief who has kidnapped the daughter of a jeweler to get to an exquisite diamond.
Black Lizard (1968) is a crime, comedy, fantasy, mystery and thriller film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, released on August 14, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Akihiro Miwa, Isao Kimura, Jun Usami and Toshiko Kobayashi. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Writers:
- Rampo Edogawa, Masashige Narusawa, Kinji Fukasaku
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Dōwaki
- Composer:
- Isao Tomita
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Black Lizard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Akihiro Miwa
as Black Lizard (Mrs. Midorikawa)
Isao Kimura
as Kogoro Akechi / Matsukichi
Jun Usami
as Shobei Iwase
Toshiko Kobayashi
as Hina
- Mitsuko Takara
Mitsuko Takara
as Show dancer
- Tetsuji Hattori
Tetsuji Hattori
as Toyama
Kyōichi Satō
as Ôkawa
- Ryuji Funahashi
Ryuji Funahashi
as Kozu
Sōnosuke Oda
as Harada
Tadayuki Okamoto
- Isamu Shimizu
Isamu Shimizu
- Yoshio Naka
Yoshio Naka
Key crew
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, written by Rampo Edogawa, Masashige Narusawa and Kinji Fukasaku.
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Black Lizard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 32 ratings.
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Black Lizard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Lizard online?
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Who stars in Black Lizard?
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The main cast of Black Lizard (1968) includes Akihiro Miwa, Isao Kimura, Jun Usami, Toshiko Kobayashi and Mitsuko Takara. The film was directed by Kinji Fukasaku. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Lizard released?
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Black Lizard was released on August 14, 1968 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Black Lizard worth watching?
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Black Lizard (1968) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.