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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

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Cast

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

Crew

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplay