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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

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

Crew

Mona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music Composer