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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

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

Crew

Mona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur 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 ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer