Lizard
Synopsis
An 8-year-old girl with an ability to sense danger gets ejected from Sunday school service. She unwittingly witnesses the underbelly in and around a Mega Church in Lagos.
Top Cast
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Morayo
Lala Akindoju
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Pamilerin Ayodeji
Juwon
Demi Banwo
Pastor Emeka
Nmasinachi Chikebulbe
Baby
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Pastor Tony
Erezi Ebulu
Woman in Counting Room
Rita Edward
Aunty Titi
Charles Etubiebi
Adamu
Gold Ikponmwosa
Monday
Fadeyi Ibrahim
Robber
Issah Ibrahim
Robber
Jamal Ibrahim
Mr. Peters
Gwen Jemila
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Ade Laoye
Yemi / Mummy
Halimat Olanrewaju
Dele
Demi Olunbanwo
Pastor Emeka
Mosorire Oluwa
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akinola Davies Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.
- Original Score
- Tim Dewit
- Original Title
- Lizard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Potboiler Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akinola Davies Jr.
Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.
Tim Dewit
Shabier Kirchner
Kit Jennings
Andrea Calderwood, Gail Egan, Eva Yates, Rachel Dargavel, Wale Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Akinola Davies Jr.
Director
Wale Davies
Writer
Akinola Davies Jr.
Writer
Shabier Kirchner
Director of Photography
Rachel Dargavel
Producer
Wale Davies
Producer
Kit Jennings
Editor
Tim Dewit
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lizard.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lizard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lizard about?
An 8-year-old girl with an ability to sense danger gets ejected from Sunday school service. She unwittingly witnesses the underbelly in and around a Mega Church in Lagos.
Who directed Lizard?
Lizard was directed by Akinola Davies Jr..
Who stars in Lizard?
The principal cast of Lizard includes Naomi Akalanze, Lala Akindoju, Pamilerin Ayodeji, Demi Banwo, Nmasinachi Chikebulbe.
When was Lizard released and how long is it?
Lizard was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Lizard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lizard was composed by Tim Dewit.