Action ·Drama · Hong Kong · 1978 · 1h 40m

Shaolin Mantis

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Shaolin Mantis poster
Director
Lau Kar-Leung
Cast
David Chiang Da-Wei as Wai Fung Lily Li as Gi Gi's Mother Lau Kar-Wing as Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather Cecilia Wong as Tien Gi-Gi Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle Wai Wang as Emperor Ping Xi
Crew
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai — Director of Photography Lee Yim-Hoi — Editor Chiang Hsing-Lung — Editor Frankie Chan Fan-Kei — Original Music Composer Szeto On — Screenplay Runme Shaw — Producer
Tagline

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.

Trailer Shaolin Mantis — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
martial artskung fumarriageshaolin kung futraining-montageanimal kung fu
Key Collaborators
Lau Kar-Leung Director Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai Director of Photography Lee Yim-Hoi Editor Chiang Hsing-Lung Editor Frankie Chan Fan-Kei Original Music Composer Szeto On Screenplay Runme Shaw Producer Liu Chi-Yu Costume Design
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