Shaolin Mantis
螳螂
“Now that he learned the secret... he was ready to kill!”
Synopsis
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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Shaolin Mantis - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-01
Top Cast
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David Chiang Da-Wei
Wai Fung
Lily Li
Gi Gi's Mother
Lau Kar-Wing
Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Cecilia Wong
Tien Gi-Gi
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Wai Wang
Emperor Ping Xi
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
John Cheung Ng-Long
Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Lee Hoi-Sang
Mongolian Fighter
Gordon Liu
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
Peter Chan Lung
Guard (uncredited)
Chan Ming-Wai
(extra) (uncredited)
Cheung Chok-Chow
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Johnny Cheung Wa
Guard (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Kar-leung
- Screenplay & Story
- Szeto On
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 螳螂
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Kar-leung
Szeto On
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Lee Yim-Hoi, Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Lau Kar-leung
Director
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Liu Chi-Yu
Costume Design
Runme Shaw
Producer
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Director of Photography
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Szeto On
Screenplay
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaolin Mantis
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What is Shaolin Mantis about?
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.
Who directed Shaolin Mantis?
Shaolin Mantis was directed by Lau Kar-leung.
Who stars in Shaolin Mantis?
The principal cast of Shaolin Mantis includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Lily Li, Lau Kar-Wing, Cecilia Wong, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung.
When was Shaolin Mantis released and how long is it?
Shaolin Mantis was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Shaolin Mantis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shaolin Mantis was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.