
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
Peter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)
Ho Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)
Mang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
San Sinas (extra) (uncredited)
Yeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)
Cecilia Wongas Tien Gi-Gi
Norman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Wai Wangas Emperor Ping Xi
Lun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant
Cheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)
David Chiang Da-Weias Wai Fung
Lau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Lau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)
Teresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st Aunt
Chan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)
John Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Lee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian Fighter
Wong Ching-Hoas Teacher Wong
Chin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)
Chu Kaias Servant (uncredited)
Kei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)
King Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)
Sai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)
Lily Lias Gi Gi's Mother
Wilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
Gordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting Monk
Tang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)
Ting Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)
Got Pingas (extra) (uncredited)
Ho Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)
Hsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Lui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)
Wong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)
Ching Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
Chin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Lam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)
Tam Yingas Matchmaker
To Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Crew
" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts Choreographer
" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction Manager
" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of Photography
" />Runme ShawProducer
" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditor
" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music Composer
" />Szeto OnScreenplay
" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant Director
" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer