壁虎 (1972): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1972 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1972, 壁虎 is an action film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. 壁虎 stars Lo Lieh as Chief Chen Can, Elliot Ngok as Cheng Long / Brother Dumb, Connie Chan Po-Chu as Yo Xiao Ju and Yang Chi-Ching as Yo Tien Biao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, 壁虎 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 壁虎 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 壁虎 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch 壁虎 (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 壁虎 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 壁虎 worth watching?
- 壁虎 holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 壁虎?
- 壁虎 stars Lo Lieh, Elliot Ngok, Connie Chan Po-Chu, Yang Chi-Ching and Ku Wen-Chung.
- When was 壁虎 released?
- 壁虎 was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.