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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

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

Crew

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts Choreographer