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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 GrandfatherCecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiWai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiChin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (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 AuntLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantChan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Got PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)Lau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Chin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Chu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)John Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's UnclesLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterPeter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Hsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongKing Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkCheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Lily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherNorman 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 UncleHo Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas Matchmaker

Crew

Szeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerWilson 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 ManagerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of Photography