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Shaolin Mantis

螳螂

Release: 1978-06-28·Runtime: 100m·★ 6.4
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 GrandfatherTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntPeter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerTang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)Wai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiJohn Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's UnclesLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterChu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Lily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherChin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Lau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongDavid Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungWilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd UncleCheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)Chin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Got PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Gordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantHo Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Cecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiHsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)Chan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Norman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th UncleChing MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father

Crew

Szeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditor