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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

Cecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkHo Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Teresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantHsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Lau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungLau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherWai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiWilson 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 UnclesChin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)Chan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Cheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)Chin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Got PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerLily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterWong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongChing MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's FatherSai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Norman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th UnclePeter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Chu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)

Crew

Huang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographySzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer