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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

David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntKei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerTo Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Cecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterChing MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's FatherLui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)Cheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantWilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd UncleGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkPeter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Chu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Lau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Chin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongNorman 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 UnclesChan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Chin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Lily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherWai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiHsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherGot PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)

Crew

Lau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer