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Black Lizard (1968)
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Cast: Akihiro Miwa, Isao Kimura, Jun Usami, Toshiko Kobayashi
Runtime86 min
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A detective tries to outwit an art loving thief who has kidnapped the daughter of a jeweler to get to an exquisite diamond.
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Black Lizard is a critically acclaimed Japanese crime comedy film from 1968 directed by Kinji Fukasaku. The film has a unique blend of genres including fantasy and mystery, and centers around a detective's efforts to outwit a sophisticated thief who has kidnapped a jeweler's daughter. The film is considered a classic of Japanese cinema and has earned a strong following among fans of the crime and fantasy genres.
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Fans of offbeat, genre-blending crime films will love Black Lizard, the 1968 thriller directed by the acclaimed Kinji Fukasaku. This stylish, darkly comedic cat-and-mouse game between a suave, art-loving thief (played by Akihiro Miwa) and a determined detective features wild visual flair and an unpredictable, twisty plot that keeps you guessing.
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Black Lizard is a 1968 Japanese film directed by Kinji Fukasaku. The film is based on a play by Yukio Mishima which in turn is based on a novel by Rampo Edogawa. The play had previously been adapted to film in 1962 by director Umetsugu Inoue.
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