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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

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

Crew

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer