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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

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Cast

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

Crew

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerLau Kar-leung" />Lau Kar-leungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerHuang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplay