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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

Wilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd UncleChing MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's FatherWong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongChan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Hsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Lau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungLau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherCecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantKei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas 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)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)Got PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Cheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntChu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Chin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Lily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherNorman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th UncleJohn Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's UnclesChin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerYeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Wai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping Xi

Crew

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts Choreographer