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

Crew

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditor