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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

Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)San SinSan Sinas (extra) (uncredited)Yeung WahYeung Wahas Guard (uncredited)Wai WangWai Wangas Emperor Ping XiGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting MonkChing MiaoChing Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's FatherChu KaiChu Kaias Servant (uncredited)Lau ChunLau Chunas Eunuch (uncredited)David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Weias Wai FungLily LiLily Lias Gi Gi's MotherWilson 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)Chin ChunChin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)Peter Chan LungPeter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pauas Townsfolk (uncredited)Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siuas Guard (uncredited)Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keungas (extra) (uncredited)Cecilia WongCecilia Wongas Tien Gi-GiTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st AuntChin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Tam YingTam Yingas MatchmakerLau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's GrandfatherLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's ServantHsiao HoHsiao Hoas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Mingas Servant (uncredited)Ting TungTing Tungas Townsfolk (uncredited)Chan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiuas (extra) (uncredited)Lui HungLui Hungas Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)Mang HoiMang Hoias Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leungas Townsfolk (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 UnclesGot PingGot Pingas (extra) (uncredited)King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chuas (extra) (uncredited)Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian Fighter

Crew

Huang Pa-Ching" />Huang Pa-ChingAssistant DirectorArthur Wong Ngok-Tai" />Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiDirector of PhotographyChiang Hsing-Lung" />Chiang Hsing-LungEditorFrankie Chan Fan-Kei" />Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music ComposerMona Fong Yat-Wah" />Mona Fong Yat-WahProduction ManagerLau Kar-Leung" />Lau Kar-LeungDirector, Martial Arts ChoreographerRunme Shaw" />Runme ShawProducerWilson Tong Wai-Shing" />Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMartial Arts ChoreographerSzeto On" />Szeto OnScreenplay