The Thundering Mantis
癲螳螂
“Mad, Bad and Insane”
Synopsis
Ah Chi (Ka-Yan Leung) is obsessed with the martial arts and, more often than not, his kung-fu clowning gets him into trouble. Ending up facing Hsia (Eddie Ko) of the notorious Jade Brotherhood is inevitable. As a result, Hsia forces Chi's martial arts master to expel him. Masterless and working for a fish vendor, Chi meets a crafty kid (Yat Lung Wong), whose uncle Chow Tung (Chin Yuet Sang) is a master of the Insane Mantis style. The Jade Brotherhood aims for control of the small town but Chi is training with a new Master and will not accept bullies in the neighbourhood.
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Bryan Leung
Ah Chi
Chang Hai-Fen
Shu Len
Eddy Ko Hung
Shiao Tse Tung
Wong Yat-Lung
The Kid
Chin Yuet-Sang
Grandfather
Li Kun
Fish shop owner
Fang Mian
Shu Len's Father
Ma Chin-Ku
White Suit Underboss
Sun Lan
Pharmacy Boss
Shih Ting-Ken
Underboss' Lead Thug
Ou Li-Bao
Waiter
Chang Fu-Chien
Student
Pang San
Thug
Pei De-Yun
Street Vendor
Li Chu-Yong
Thug
Li Long-Yin
Thug
Hung Ji-Yue
Boatman
Ko Chang-Sheng
Thug
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Hsin-Yi
- Original Score
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
- Original Title
- 癲螳螂
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $25K
- Production Studios
- East Asia Film (H. K.) Co., Goldig Films (H.K.) Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
Chang Hsin-Yi
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Cheung Tak-Kon
Wang Chiu Kuai, Cheung Kwok-Kuen
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Department Leadership Roster
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
Director
Wang Chiu Kuai
Editor
Chang Hsin-Yi
Writer
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Producer
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Original Music Composer
Cheung Tak-Kon
Director of Photography
Cheung Kwok-Kuen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thundering Mantis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thundering Mantis about?
Ah Chi (Ka-Yan Leung) is obsessed with the martial arts and, more often than not, his kung-fu clowning gets him into trouble. Ending up facing Hsia (Eddie Ko) of the notorious Jade Brotherhood is inevitable. As a result, Hsia forces Chi's martial arts master to expel him. Masterless and working for a fish vendor, Chi meets a crafty kid (Yat Lung Wong), whose uncle Chow Tung (Chin Yuet Sang) is a master of the Insane Mantis style. The Jade Brotherhood aims for control of the small town but Chi is training with a new Master and will not accept bullies in the neighbourhood.
Who directed The Thundering Mantis?
The Thundering Mantis was directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho.
Who stars in The Thundering Mantis?
The principal cast of The Thundering Mantis includes Bryan Leung, Chang Hai-Fen, Eddy Ko Hung, Wong Yat-Lung, Chin Yuet-Sang.
When was The Thundering Mantis released and how long is it?
The Thundering Mantis was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did The Thundering Mantis make at the box office?
The Thundering Mantis grossed $25K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Thundering Mantis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thundering Mantis was composed by Stanley Chow Fook-Leung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thundering Mantis?
The Thundering Mantis holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).