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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

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

Crew

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplay