Dance of the Drunk Mantis
1979, Cantonese. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping.
A year after training young Wong Fei-hung in the Drunken Fist, Beggar So discovers he has a son, Foggy, whom he attempts to train to no avail. Foggy is then trained in Drunken Fist from his uncle as he must face his father's rival, Rubber Legs, another Drunken Fist master who combines it with Mantis Fist to create a deadly style.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Yuen Woo-pingDirector
- Simon Yuen Siu-TienBeggar So
- Sunny Yuen Shun-YiFoggy
- Hwang Jang-LeeRubber Legs
- Corey YuenRubber Legs' Student
- Linda Lin YingBeggar So's Wife
- Yen Shi-KwanSick Fist Master
- Chin Yuet-SangLoan Shark
- Brandy Yuen Jan-YeungFake Beggar So
- Dean Shek TinMoneybags
- David WuPickpocket
- Lee Fat-YuenNoodle Kiosk Scammer, Duck Style
- Kei Ho-ChiuNoodle Kiosk Scammer, Chicken Style
Details
- Released
- 26 June 1979
- Original title
- Nan bei zui quan
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ng See-yuen
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Dance of the Drunk Mantis: quick answers
Is Dance of the Drunk Mantis worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dance of the Drunk Mantis?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Dance of the Drunk Mantis have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Dance of the Drunk Mantis on?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dance of the Drunk Mantis?
If you liked Dance of the Drunk Mantis, try Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday, Knockabout, Gallants.
Who directed Dance of the Drunk Mantis?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis (1979) was directed by Yuen Woo-ping and stars Simon Yuen Siu-Tien, Sunny Yuen Shun-Yi, Hwang Jang-Lee.