Shaolin Mantis (1978)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | zh |
| Popularity | 4.798 |
Directed By
Lau Kar-Leung
Crew
Lau Kar-Leung
Huang Pa-Ching
Liu Chi-Yu
Lee Yim-Hoi
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay
Wang Yong-Hua
Wong Hoi-Ming
Runme Shaw
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Szeto On
Lau Kar-Leung
Wilson Tong
Tong Yuen
Ma Lan
Chan Fen
Yuen Teng-Bong
Wu Hsu-Ching
Peng Yen-Lien
Lai Yu
Lai Siu-Kei
Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng
TOP CAST
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
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 Chia-Hui
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)
Chin Chun
Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)
Chin Yuet-Sang
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Chu Kai
Servant (uncredited)
Got Ping
(extra) (uncredited)
Ho Bo-Sing
Servant (uncredited)
Ho Kei-Cheong
Guard (uncredited)
Hsiao Ho
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Kei Ho-Chiu
(extra) (uncredited)
Lam Hak-Ming
Servant (uncredited)
Lau Chun
Eunuch (uncredited)
King Lee King-Chu
(extra) (uncredited)
Lui Hung
Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)
Mang Hoi
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Nam Wai
(extra) (uncredited)
Sai Gwa-Pau
Townsfolk (uncredited)
San Sin
(extra) (uncredited)
Tam Ying
Matchmaker
Tang Wing-Siu
Guard (uncredited)
Ting Tung
Townsfolk (uncredited)
To Wing-Leung
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Wong Chi-Keung
(extra) (uncredited)
Yeung Wah
Guard (uncredited)
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