Lion vs. Lion
南北獅王
Synopsis
A teacher comes across a secret list of anti-Ching rebel names and quickly becomes a target for Ching loyalists. The Five Venom's actor Lo Meng teams up with kung-fu comedic actor Wang Yu to bring some of the best lion dancing action footage ever seen on film. The amazing lion dance sequences alone gives this film major historic significance where it's the first time Northern and Southern lion dancing skills are compared.
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Lion VS Lion (1975) Shaw Brothers **Official Trailer** 南北獅王Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chin Yuet-Sang, Hsu Hsia
- Screenplay & Story
- Hsu Hsia
- Original Title
- 南北獅王
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers, Shaw Brothers Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chin Yuet-Sang, Hsu Hsia
Hsu Hsia
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Chin Yuet-Sang
Director
Hsu Hsia
Writer
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Hsu Hsia
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lion vs. Lion
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What is Lion vs. Lion about?
A teacher comes across a secret list of anti-Ching rebel names and quickly becomes a target for Ching loyalists. The Five Venom's actor Lo Meng teams up with kung-fu comedic actor Wang Yu to bring some of the best lion dancing action footage ever seen on film. The amazing lion dance sequences alone gives this film major historic significance where it's the first time Northern and Southern lion dancing skills are compared.
Who directed Lion vs. Lion?
Lion vs. Lion was directed by Chin Yuet-Sang, Hsu Hsia.
Who stars in Lion vs. Lion?
The principal cast of Lion vs. Lion includes Lo Meng, Wong Yu, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Chin Yuet-Sang, Sharon Yeung.
When was Lion vs. Lion released and how long is it?
Lion vs. Lion was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lion vs. Lion?
Lion vs. Lion holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).