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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

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

Crew

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographySzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplay