Shaolin Mantis (1978)
1h 40m
Running Time
June 28, 1978Release Date
Shaolin Mantis (1978)
1h 40m
Running Time
June 28, 1978Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
David Chiang Da-Wei
Wei Fung
Lau Kar-Wing
Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Cecilia Wong
Tien Chi-Chi
Lily Li
Chi-Chi's Mother
Lily Li
Chi-Chi's Mother
Chia-Yung Liu
Chi-Chi's Grandfather
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
4th Uncle
Wai Wang
Emperor Ping Xi
Hung Wei
The Emperor (Guest star)
John Cheung Ng-Long
Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Wilson Tong
3rd Uncle
Lee Hoi-Sang
Mongol Fighter
Gordon Liu Chia-hui
The Monk (Guest star)
Peter Chan Lung
Actor
Ching Miao
Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
Lau Kar-leung
Director
Teresa Ha Ping
Gi Gi's 1st Aunt
Sze-To On
Writer
Wong Ching-Ho
Teacher Wong
Lun Ga-Chun
Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant
Runme Shaw
Producer
Yung-Yu Chen
Composer
Chan Ming-Wai
(extra) (uncredited)
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Cinematographer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Cheung Chok-Chow
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Johnny Cheung Wa
Guard (uncredited)
Chin Chun
Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)
Chin Yuet-Sang
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Chu Kai
Servant (uncredited)
Got Ping
(extra) (uncredited)
Ho Bo-Sing
Servant (uncredited)
Ho Kei-Cheong
Guard (uncredited)
Hsiao Ho
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Kei Ho-Chiu
(extra) (uncredited)
Lam Hak-Ming
Servant (uncredited)
Lau Chun
Eunuch (uncredited)
King Lee King-Chu
(extra) (uncredited)
Lui Hung
Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)
Mang Hoi
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Nam Wai
(extra) (uncredited)
Sai Gwa-Pau
Townsfolk (uncredited)
San Sin
(extra) (uncredited)
Tam Ying
Matchmaker (uncredited)
Tang Wing-Siu
Guard (uncredited)
Ting Tung
Townsfolk (uncredited)
To Wing-Leung
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Wong Chi-Keung
(extra) (uncredited)
Yeung Wah
Guard (uncredited)
Huang Pa-Ching
Assistant Director
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Music
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Production Manager
Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay
Production Manager
Wang Yong-Hua
Sound Recordist
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 28, 1978
Original Nameθ³θ
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
martial arts
kung fu
marriage
shaolin kung fu
training-montage
animal kung fu
Wiki.
Shaolin Mantis (Chinese: θ³θ; Jyutping: tong4 long4; lit. 'praying mantis'), also released as The Deadly Mantis, is a 1978 Shaw Brothers film directed by Lau Kar-leung, starring David Chiang and Liu Chia Hui.
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