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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

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

Crew

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music Composer