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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

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

Crew

Szeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplayHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducer