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

Crew

Runme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant Director