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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

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Cast

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

Crew

Lau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer