Shaolin Mantis
1978, Chinese. Directed by Lau Kar-leung.
Now that he learned the secret... he was ready to kill!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lau Kar-leungDirector
- David Chiang Da-WeiWai Fung
- Lily LiGi Gi's Mother
- Lau Kar-WingMaster Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
- Cecilia WongTien Gi-Gi
- Norman Tsui Siu-keungBao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
- Wai WangEmperor Ping Xi
- Wilson Tong Wai-ShingBao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
- John Cheung Ng-LongTien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
- Lee Hoi-SangMongolian Fighter
- Gordon Liu Chia-huiShaolin Fighting Monk
- Ching MiaoWai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
- Teresa Ha PingGi Gi's 1st Aunt
Details
- Released
- 28 June 1978
- Original title
- 螳螂
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Szeto On
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Shaolin Mantis runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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What movies are like Shaolin Mantis?
If you liked Shaolin Mantis, try Invincible Shaolin, Clan of the White Lotus, Birth of the Dragon.
Who directed Shaolin Mantis?
Shaolin Mantis (1978) was directed by Lau Kar-leung and stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Lily Li, Lau Kar-Wing.