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Shaolin Mantis

螳螂

Release: 1978-06-28·Runtime: 100m·★ 6.5
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

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

Crew

Lau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographySzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditor