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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

Cecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiNorman 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 UnclesChan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungLily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherWilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd UncleLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantPeter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Chin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Chin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Hsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Ching MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's FatherLau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerTang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)Wai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiWong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongHo Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterChu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Teresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntLam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Cheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Gordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkGot PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)

Crew

Mona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer