The Lizard
壁虎
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.
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Lo Lieh
Chief Chen Can
Elliot Ngok Wah
Cheng Long / Brother Dumb
Connie Chan Po-Chu
Yo Xiao Ju
Yang Chi-Ching
Yo Tien Biao
Ku Wen-Chung
Director of Police Jia
Lydia Shum Tin-Ha
Director Jia's Wife
Yuen Woo-ping
Casino Thug
Gam Tin-Chue
Party guest
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
Policeman
Michelle Yim
Casino gambler
Wu Ma
Niu Xiao Shan
Yuen Yat-Choh
Casino Thug
Sai Gwa-Pau
Party musician
Fung Hak-On
(as Hark-On Fung)
Yuen Shun-Yi
Casion thug/Molester on the street
Cheng Kang-Yeh
Yu Xiao Fu
Chan Ho
Japanese ambassador
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Japanese ambassador's wife
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chor Yuen
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 壁虎
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Chor Yuen
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Wu Cho-Hua
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Yen-Hai Li
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Director
Chor Yuen
Writer
Runme Shaw
Producer
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Yen-Hai Li
Editor
Wu Cho-Hua
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lizard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed The Lizard?
The Lizard was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in The Lizard?
The principal cast of The Lizard includes Lo Lieh, Elliot Ngok Wah, Connie Chan Po-Chu, Yang Chi-Ching, Ku Wen-Chung.
When was The Lizard released and how long is it?
The Lizard was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lizard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lizard was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.