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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

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

Crew

Huang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducer