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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

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

Crew

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographySzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction Manager