Mantis Combat
Tang lang zui hu wu ying jiao
Synopsis
When a once infamous criminal decides to give up his lifestyle and return the many treasures he has stolen to their rightful owners; he is promptly murdered by his partners in crime. To avenge his death is his son, with the deadly "mantis fist".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ling Shang
- Screenplay & Story
- Ling Shang
- Original Title
- Tang lang zui hu wu ying jiao
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mantis Combat
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What is Mantis Combat about?
When a once infamous criminal decides to give up his lifestyle and return the many treasures he has stolen to their rightful owners; he is promptly murdered by his partners in crime. To avenge his death is his son, with the deadly "mantis fist".
Who directed Mantis Combat?
Mantis Combat was directed by Ling Shang.
Who stars in Mantis Combat?
The principal cast of Mantis Combat includes Barry Chan, Chan Sing, Chan Lau, Jang Il-Do, Peter Chen Lau.
When was Mantis Combat released and how long is it?
Mantis Combat was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.