The Lizard
Originally released in 1972. The Lizard is a action film. directed by Chor Yuen.
Starring Lo Lieh, Elliot Ngok Wah, and Connie Chan Po-Chu
Synopsis
He steals from the rich and gives to the poor! Like Robin Hood, the title hero of The Lizard is a philanthropic thief, except the Lizard makes his rounds in 1930s Shanghai. Corrupt police chief Chen Can (Law Lit) is assigned to bring down the Lizard to appease the sinister Japanese forces, but the Lizard constantly eludes his grasp. Little does Chen Can know that the wily thief actually works for him! The Lizard's true identity is the mousy Cheng Long (Ngok Wah), who dons a mask and takes to the streets to spread his righteous message.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lo Lieh
as Chief Chen Can
Elliot Ngok Wah
as Cheng Long / Brother Dumb
Connie Chan Po-Chu
as Yo Xiao Ju
Yang Chi-Ching
as Yo Tien Biao
Ku Wen-Chung
as Director of Police Jia
Lydia Shum Tin-Ha
as Director Jia's Wife
Yuen Woo-Ping
as Casino Thug
Gam Tin-Chue
as Party guest
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
as Policeman
Michelle Yim
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lizard about?
He steals from the rich and gives to the poor! Like Robin Hood, the title hero of The Lizard is a philanthropic thief, except the Lizard makes his rounds in 1930s Shanghai. Corrupt police chief Che...
Who directed The Lizard?
The Lizard was directed by Chor Yuen.
How long is The Lizard?
The Lizard has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Lizard released?
The Lizard was released on November 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lizard?
The main cast of The Lizard includes Lo Lieh, Elliot Ngok Wah, Connie Chan Po-Chu, Yang Chi-Ching, Ku Wen-Chung.