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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

Trailers & Videos

Cast

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

Crew

Mona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music Composer