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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

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

Crew

Lau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorMona 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 ShawProducerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer