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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

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

Crew

Huang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of Photography