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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

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

Crew

Runme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer