The Lizard (1972)
Original title: 壁虎
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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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Lo LiehChief Chen Can
Elliot Ngok WahCheng Long / Brother DumbConnie Chan Po-ChuYo Xiao Ju
Yang Chi-ChingYo Tien Biao
Ku Wen-ChungDirector of Police Jia
Lydia Shum Tin-HaDirector Jia's Wife
Yuen Woo-pingCasino Thug
Gam Tin-ChueParty guest
Ricky HuiPoliceman
Michelle Yim
Wu MaKeywords
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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.
How long is The Lizard?
The Lizard has a runtime of 101 minutes.