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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

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

Crew

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