The Lizard(1972)
壁虎
The Lizard 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.
The Lizard (1972) is a action film directed by Chor Yuen, released on November 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Lo Lieh, Elliot Ngok Wah, Connie Chan Po-Chu and Yang Chi-Ching. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Chor Yuen
- Writers:
- Chor Yuen
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Wu Cho-Hua
- Composer:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Lizard Cast & Crew
Main 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
as Casino gambler
Wu Ma
as Niu Xiao Shan
Yuen Yat-Choh
as Casino Thug
Key crew
Directed by Chor Yuen, written by Chor Yuen, produced by Runme Shaw.
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The Lizard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Lizard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lizard online?
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The Lizard (1972) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Lizard?
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The main cast of The Lizard (1972) includes Lo Lieh, Elliot Ngok Wah, Connie Chan Po-Chu, Yang Chi-Ching and Ku Wen-Chung. The film was directed by Chor Yuen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lizard released?
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The Lizard was released on November 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Lizard worth watching?
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The Lizard (1972) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.