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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

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

Crew

Lau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction Manager