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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

Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerJohn 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 FatherKing Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Lily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherLau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntChin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Norman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th UncleWai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiGot PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Hsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Cecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiWilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd UncleChan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Chin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Lun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantLau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Peter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Chu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungWong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongCheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)

Crew

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographySzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditor