Black Lizard (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1962, Black Lizard is a drama and mystery film directed by Umetsugu Inoue, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Celebrated detective Akechi matches wits with the infamous and devious jewel thief Black Lizard after the criminal orchestrates an elaborate kidnapping.
Who’s in it. Black Lizard stars Machiko Kyō as Mrs. Midorikawa, Minoru Oki as Kogoro Akechi, Junko Kano as Sanae Iwase and Hiroshi Kawaguchi as Jun Amemiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Black Lizard has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Lizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Lizard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Lizard (1962)?
- In US, Black Lizard is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Lizard worth watching?
- Black Lizard holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Lizard?
- Black Lizard stars Machiko Kyō, Minoru Oki, Junko Kano, Hiroshi Kawaguchi and Masao Mishima.
- When was Black Lizard released?
- Black Lizard was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.