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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

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Cast

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

Crew

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplay