Black Lizard
1962, Japanese. Directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
The cunning detective Kogoro Akechi must foil a kidnapping plot orchestrated by the notorious jewel thief known as Black Lizard.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Black Lizard is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 14 March 1962
- Original title
- 黒蜥蜴
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kaneto Shindō
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What Black Lizard is based on
Black Lizard is based on Kurotokage (1961) by Yukio Mishima.
1961
Kurotokage
By Yukio Mishima
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Black Lizard: quick answers
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How long is Black Lizard?
Black Lizard runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Black Lizard have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Black Lizard on?
Black Lizard is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Lizard?
If you liked Black Lizard, try A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery, Agatha and the Midnight Murders, Remember.
Who directed Black Lizard?
Black Lizard (1962) was directed by Umetsugu Inoue and stars Machiko Kyō, Minoru Ōki, Junko Kano.
What is Black Lizard based on?
Black Lizard is based on Kurotokage (1961) by Yukio Mishima.