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Shaolin Mantis

螳螂

Release: 1978-06-28·Runtime: 100m·★ 6.4
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

Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongDavid Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungCecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiNorman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th UncleCheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Peter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (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 UnclesChin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Got PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Hsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherWilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd UncleChan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkChu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerTing TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Lau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Teresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntChin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Ching MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's FatherLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantTang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)

Crew

Lau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer