Shaolin Mantis (1978)
1h 40m
Running Time
June 28, 1978Release Date
Shaolin Mantis (1978)
1h 40m
Running Time
June 28, 1978Release Date
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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
Wai Fung
Lily Li
Gi Gi's Mother
Lau Kar-Wing
Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Lily Li
Chi-Chi's Mother
Cecilia Wong
Tien Gi-Gi
Chia-Yung Liu
Chi-Chi's Grandfather
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Wai Wang
Emperor Ping Xi
Wilson Tong
Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle / Martial Arts Choreographer
Hung Wei
The Emperor (Guest star)
John Cheung Ng-Long
Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Lee Hoi-Sang
Mongolian Fighter
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Shaolin Fighting Monk
Ching Miao
Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
Teresa Ha Ping
Gi Gi's 1st Aunt
Wong Ching-Ho
Teacher Wong
Lun Ga-Chun
Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant
Yung-Yu Chen
Composer
Peter Chan Lung
Guard (uncredited)
Chan Ming-Wai
(extra) (uncredited)
Cheung Chok-Chow
Townsfolk (uncredited)
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
Tang Wing-Siu
Guard (uncredited)
Ting Tung
Townsfolk (uncredited)
To Wing-Leung
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Wong Chi-Keung
(extra) (uncredited)
Yeung Wah
Guard (uncredited)
Lau Kar-leung
Director / Martial Arts Choreographer
Huang Pa-Ching
Assistant Director
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Production Manager
Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay
Production Manager
Wang Yong-Hua
Sound Recordist
Wong Hoi-Ming
Script Supervisor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Director of Photography
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Szeto On
Screenplay
Tong Yuen
Assistant Director
Ma Lan
Assistant Director
Chan Fen
Gaffer
Yuen Teng-Bong
Gaffer
Wu Hsu-Ching
Makeup Artist
Peng Yen-Lien
Hairstylist
Lai Yu
Props
Lai Siu-Kei
Props
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 28, 1978
Original Name螳螂
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
martial arts
kung fu
marriage
shaolin kung fu
training-montage
animal kung fu
Wiki.
Shaolin Mantis (Chinese: 螳螂; 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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