What is Black Lizard?
Black Lizard is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action, Drama, Horror, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 26, 1981
- Studios
- Shaw Brothers
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Horror, Mystery
- Updated
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Black Lizard is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action, Drama, Horror, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Shaw Brothers. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A swordsman's quest to thwart ominous fate threatens his beloved.”
- Combines swordplay with eerie mystery.
- Draws from classic Japanese literature.
- Atmospheric blend of action and horror.
- Runtime is brief, leaving some plot threads underdeveloped.
Watch it if you enjoy stylized period thrillers with supernatural overtones.
Its dark horror elements and violent sword fights make it suited for mature audiences.
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What genre does Black Lizard belong to?
It is classified as an action, drama, horror, mystery, and thriller film.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows swordsman Lung Fei, his fiancée Ting Tzu-chu, and Chief Constable Tieh Hu.
Is the film based on any prior work?
Yes, it is adapted from a play by Yukio Mishima that was based on a novel by Rampo Edogawa.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 86 minutes (1 hour 26 minutes).
When was Black Lizard released?
It premiered in Hong Kong on November 26, 1981.
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