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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

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

Crew

Lau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditor