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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

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

Crew

Lau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographySzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditor