Loading movie...
Black Lizard (2019)
Director: Kaizo Hayashi
Cast: Kento Nagayama, Ryo, Riko Fukumoto, Yui Sakuma
Runtime119 min
Your reaction:
Watchlist:
Set in the future where it is commonplace for high tech crimes to get through cyber defense, Iwase Shobei, a wealthy man and well-known collector of gems, asks private investigator Akechi Kogoro to provide personal protection for his daughter Sanae. Iwase has been warned that she will be kidnapped. The mysterious phantom thief Kurotokage, who deftly replaces precious gems with imitations, stands in Akechi's way. However, Kogoro catches on that Madam Midorikawa, the owner of an exclusive hotel who has give shelter to Sanae, is actually Kurotokage, and prevents Sanae's abduction. However, he is hampered by a trick laid in the entire hotel and fails to catch her. At that moment, the thief and famous investigator secretly fall in love. Akechi chases Kurotokage and eventually learns about her tragic past and surprising identity. Although swayed by forbidden love, both have a final showdown at Kurotokage's secret museum which houses her collection. Who will be the victor?—Jdrama Weblog
Critical Reception & Ratings
Black Lizard (2019) is a mystery film directed by Kaizo Hayashi that has received positive reviews from critics. The film follows a wealthy gem collector who hires a private investigator to protect his daughter from a notorious phantom thief, leading to a cat-and-mouse game between the detective and the thief. While details on specific awards or ratings are not provided, the film's acclaimed status suggests it has resonated with audiences.
About
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →