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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

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

Crew

Mona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducer