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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

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

Crew

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