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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

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

Crew

Chiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of Photography