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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

To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherLau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherJohn Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's UnclesLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantPeter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Cheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntLam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Gordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkChu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Lau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (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 WongChin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Hsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Wai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiChan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungYeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Norman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th UncleChin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Got PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Cecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiHo Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)

Crew

Mona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographySzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer