Shaolin Mantis (1978)
1h 36m
Running Time
June 28, 1978Release Date
Shaolin Mantis (1978)
1h 36m
Running Time
June 28, 1978Release Date
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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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Cecilia Wong Hang-Sau
Tien Gi-Gi
David Chiang Da-Wei
Wei Fung
Ce
Tien Chi-Chi
Lily Li
Chi-Chi's Mother
Lily Li
Chi-Chi's Mother
Lau Kar-Wing
Chi-Chi's Grandfather
Norman Chui Siu-Keung
4th Uncle
Wai Wang
The Emperor (Guest star)
John Cheung Ng-Long
Tien Chung / one of Gi-Gi's Uncles
Teresa Ha Ping
Gi-Gi's 1st Aunt
Wilson Tong
3rd Uncle
Lee Hoi-Sang
Mongol Fighter
Gordon Liu Chia-hui
The Monk (Guest star)
Ching Miao
Wai Jing Yuan / Wai Fung's Father
Peter Chan Lung
Actor
Lau Kar-leung
Director
Sze-To On
Writer
Lun Ga-Chun
Little Fatty / Gi Gi's servant / Gi Gi's servant / Little Fatty
Runme Shaw
Producer
Wong Ching-Ho
Teacher Wong
Yung-Yu Chen
Composer
Lui Hung
Wai Fung's mother
Arthur Wong
Cinematographer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Chin Chun
Lord of Imperial Decree
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Lam Hak-Ming
Servant
Johnny Cheung Wa
Guard
Ho Kei-Cheong
Guard
Sai Gwa-Pau
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Mona Fong
Production Manager
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Music
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 28, 1978
Original Name螳螂
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 36m
Genres
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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