Black Lizard (2019)
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
Cast
Screenplay
- Kaizo Hayashi (Screenplay)
- Haruko Nagatsu (Screenplay)
- Rampo Edogawa (Novel)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Lizard about?
- 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
- Who directed Black Lizard?
- Black Lizard was directed by Kaizo Hayashi.
- Who stars in Black Lizard?
- Black Lizard stars Kento Nagayama, Ryo, Riko Fukumoto, Yui Sakuma, Kaito Yoshimura, Toru Kazama.
- How long is Black Lizard?
- Black Lizard has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Black Lizard?
- Black Lizard is a Mystery film.
- Where was Black Lizard produced?
- Black Lizard was produced in Japan.