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

Crew

Arthur 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 ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer