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

Crew

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant Director