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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

Teresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntChin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)Lily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherJohn Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's UnclesGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkWong Ching-HoWong Ching-Hoas Teacher WongCheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)Chu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantChan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherNorman 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 UncleChing MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's FatherPeter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Chin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Got PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Hsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerWong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Wai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiMang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Lau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)Cecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterHo Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)

Crew

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts Choreographer