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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

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

Crew

Huang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music Composer