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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

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

Crew

Huang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur 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 Composer