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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

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

Crew

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