Lion Vs. Lion, also known as Roar Of The Lion and Nan bei shi wang, is a Shaw Brothers film written and directed by Hsu Hsia and Chien Yuen Sheng. It is known for its excellent North vs. South lion dance. Lo Meng also gets a chance to display his mantis fist style. Hsu and Chien were two veteran martial art stuntmen of the Hong Kong and Taiwanese circuits. Both men would most likely be recognized in the west for their cameo or secondary roles. Each collaborated with the most elite of kung fu directors and choreographers in the industry. Hsu Hsia is most recognized for his collaboration with Yuen Wo Ping's "Drunken Master" starring Jackie Chan. He played a character known as the 'King of Sticks.' Chien Yuen Sheng may best be identified as a character called the 'Sleeping Sword' in John Woo's "Last Hurrah For Chivalry," however, he does play a role in "Lion Vs. Lion" as the Manchurian agent tracking the list of rebels. His battle with Wang Lung Wei is one of the films many action highlights.

Plot

In "Lion Vs. Lion", a teacher comes across a secret list of anti-Ching rebel names and quickly becomes a target for Ching loyalists. "The Five Venoms" actor Lo Meng, an ex-police officer teams up with kung fu comedic actor Wong Yue, a coffin maker and usual con-man, to return a lost package to a mysterious woman (Sharon Yueng). Meng and Yue get caught up in the situation further after winning a lion dance contest against Wang Lung-Wei in which the prize contains the list he is also after.