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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 UncleChin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Cecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiChin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Hsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerTing TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Gordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkLau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Lun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantLau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherGot PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongWilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd UncleJohn Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's UnclesLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterChing MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's FatherTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntChan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Cheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungWai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiPeter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Lily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherChu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)

Crew

Mona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts Choreographer