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Shaolin Mantis

螳螂

Release: 1978-06-28·Runtime: 100m·★ 6.4
ActionDrama

When scholar Wei Fung is forcibly hired by the Manchu Emperor to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Ming Loyalists, his mission goes adrift when he falls in love with the clan's leader's granddaughter. Wei Fung must choose between his new love and his family, who will be put to death if he doesn't return to the palace successfully.

Production Countries

Hong Kong

Production Companies

Shaw Brothers

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Lily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherLau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherWai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterLam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Norman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th UncleWilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd UncleTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntKei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)Lau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Gordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkCheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerPeter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Chu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Got PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungJohn Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's UnclesChin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Ching MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's FatherWong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongChan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Lun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantHo Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Cecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiChin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Hsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)

Crew

Mona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of Photography