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Shaolin Mantis

螳螂

Release: 1978-06-28·Runtime: 100m·★ 6.5
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

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

Crew

Runme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction Manager