Black Lizard (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1968, Black Lizard is a comedy, fantasy and crime film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A wealthy jeweler receives a note warning him of the planned kidnapping of his daughter. To prevent it from happening, the jeweler hires Japan's number one detective Akechi to keep his daughter safe. When the kidnapper is revealed to the cunning jewel thief Black Lizard who is also after the jeweler's “Star of Egypt” diamond, it sets off a battle of wits between Black Lizard and Akechi as each attempt to outsmart the other.
Who’s in it. Black Lizard stars Akihiro Miwa as Black Lizard (Mrs. Midorikawa), Isao Kimura as Kogoro Akechi / Matsukichi, Jun Usami as Shobei Iwase and Toshiko Kobayashi as Hina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Black Lizard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Lizard (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Lizard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Lizard worth watching?
- Black Lizard holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Lizard?
- Black Lizard stars Akihiro Miwa, Isao Kimura, Jun Usami, Toshiko Kobayashi and Mitsuko Takara.
- When was Black Lizard released?
- Black Lizard was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.