The Lizard - Region 0 DVD

Oddball, early Shaw entry from Chu Yuan. It's Robin Hood with a touch of the Scarlett Pimpernel. There's a touch of God of Gamblers, too. Seventeen years before that movie was produced. (I wonder how common this meme of the super-naturally good gambler in Chinese cinema is?) Shaw released two other Chu Yuan movies in '72, The Killer (haven't seen it) and the exploitation classic, Intimate Confessi... read more

Description: In Shanghai, police are baffled by a cunning thief known as the Lizard, a modern day Robin Hood who steals from the corrupt upper class and gives to the poor. When a corrupt police chief discovers that his adversary is also a brilliant martial arts expert able to climb walls just like his namesake, the chase is on! Packed with combat mayhem, witty double crosses, and a dazzling Shaw Brothers cast including Lo Lieh (36th Chamber of Shaolin), Yueh Hua (Come Drink with Me) and teen favorite Connie Chen Pao-chu, this fast-paced fan favorite from the director of The Magic Blade offers nonstop excitement! Featuring the Chinese versio In Shanghai, police are baffled by a cunning thief known as the Lizard, a modern day Robin Hood who steals from the corrupt upper class and gives to the poor. When a corrupt police chief discovers that his adversary is also a brilliant martial arts expert able to climb walls just like his namesake, the chase is on! Packed with combat mayhem, witty double crosses, and a dazzling Shaw Brothers cast including Lo Lieh (36th Chamber of Shaolin), Yueh Hua (Come Drink with Me) and teen favorite Connie Chen Pao-chu, this fast-paced fan favorite from the director of The Magic Blade offers nonstop excitement!

Featuring the Chinese version with English subtitles and rare English-dubbed version!

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