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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

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

Crew

Mona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of Photography