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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

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

Crew

Lau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant Director