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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

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

Crew

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