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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

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

Crew

Szeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditor