The Black Lizard (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, The Black Lizard is an action, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Young swordsman Lung Fei encounters strange omens portending the death of his fiancee Ting Tzu-chu. His enquiries with the help of Chief Constable Tieh Hu reveal an astounding story.
Who’s in it. The Black Lizard stars Derek Yee Tung-Sing as Long Fei, Sun Chien as Constable Tieh Fu, Helen Poon Bing-Seung as Ding Zi Zhu and Elliot Ngok as Security Chief Xiao Lik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Black Lizard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Lizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Lizard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Lizard (1981)?
- In US, The Black Lizard is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Lizard worth watching?
- The Black Lizard holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Lizard?
- The Black Lizard stars Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Sun Chien, Helen Poon Bing-Seung, Elliot Ngok and Mannor Chan.
- When was The Black Lizard released?
- The Black Lizard was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.