What are the key story phases in Black Lizard?

The story of Black Lizard progresses through these phases: The Clubroom Trap, Household Betrayal, Island Infiltration, Final Reckoning.

How does Black Lizard end?

In the final act ("Final Reckoning"): Hina attacks Akechi with a snake but is stopped by the mastermind. Akechi exposes the truth, leading to the mastermind's suicide and case closure.

Black Lizard (1968) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Black Lizard
Genre: comedy, crime, fantasy, mystery, thriller
Released: 1968
Rating: 6.9

Plot Analysis Summary

A detective unravels a kidnapping conspiracy involving a mastermind, a treacherous housekeeper, and a priceless gem.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Clubroom Trap

Household Betrayal

Island Infiltration

Final Reckoning

A detective tries to outwit an art loving thief who has kidnapped the daughter of a jeweler to get to an exquisite diamond.

Directed by

Kinji Fukasaku

Key Cast

Akihiro Miwa — Black Lizard (Mrs. Midorikawa)
Isao Kimura — Kogoro Akechi / Matsukichi
Jun Usami — Shobei Iwase
Toshiko Kobayashi — Hina
Mitsuko Takara — Show dancer

Rating: 6.9/10 (29 votes)