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

Crew

Chiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer