1968 movie adaptation of Edogawa Ranpo story, adapted for the screen by Mishima Yukio (who also plays a small part) and directed by Fukusaku Kinji playing at Salon Cinema May 23-May 29 daily at 16:50. There are NO English subtitles, but with a teaser like the one from sarudama.com below and a discount entry price of ¥800 should be worth a punt.
Japan's number one detective must match wits, winks and breathless philosophy with the notorious Black Lizard, the sultry, diabolical drag queen intent on stealing the humongous Star of Egypt while adding to her collection of human stuffed dolls!
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