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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

Norman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th UncleChin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Chin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungLau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Lau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherChing MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's FatherTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntSai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Chan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Hsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Wai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian FighterPeter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Chu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Wilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd UncleLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantGot PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Lily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherCecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiCheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)John 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 WongHo Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerYeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)

Crew

Runme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts Choreographer