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The Lizard
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The Lizard

1972-11-01 · 101 min · ★ 5.3

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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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Production details

Directors
Chor Yuen
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lo LiehLo LiehChief Chen Can
Elliot Ngok WahElliot Ngok WahCheng Long / Brother Dumb
Connie Chan Po-ChuConnie Chan Po-ChuYo Xiao Ju
Yang Chi-ChingYang Chi-ChingYo Tien Biao
Ku Wen-ChungKu Wen-ChungDirector of Police Jia
Lydia Shum Tin-HaLydia Shum Tin-HaDirector Jia's Wife
Yuen Woo-pingYuen Woo-pingCasino Thug
Gam Tin-ChueGam Tin-ChueParty guest
Ricky Hui Koon-YingPoliceman
Michelle YimMichelle YimCasino gambler
Wu MaWu MaNiu Xiao Shan
Yuen Yat-ChohYuen Yat-ChohCasino Thug
Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-PauParty musician
Fung Hak-onFung Hak-on(as Hark-On Fung)
Sunny Yuen Shun-YiSunny Yuen Shun-YiCasion thug/Molester on the street
Cheng Kang-YehCheng Kang-YehYu Xiao Fu
Chan HoJapanese ambassador
Ou-Yang Sha-FeiOu-Yang Sha-FeiJapanese ambassador's wife
Ying YingXiao Shan's wife
Ma Chien-TangMa Chien-TangKing Yun Bao

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