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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

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

Crew

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