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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

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

Crew

Mona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur 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 ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditor