Poster of Shaolin Mantis

Shaolin Mantis

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, June 28 1978
46 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-Wei
David Chiang Da-Wei was
30 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Wai Fung'.
Sun, Jun 29 1947
Portrait of Lily LiLily Li
Lily Li was
28 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Gi Gi's Mother'.
Wed, Jun 14 1950
Portrait of Lau Kar-WingLau Kar-Wing
Lau Kar-Wing was
34 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather'.
Sat, Jan 01 1944
Portrait of Cecilia WongCecilia Wong
Cecilia Wong was
22 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Tien Gi-Gi'.
Sat, Apr 14 1956
Portrait of Norman Chui Siu-KeungNorman Chui Siu-Keung
Norman Chui Siu-Keung was
27 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle'.
Mon, Oct 16 1950
Portrait of Wai WangWai Wang
Wai Wang was
41 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Emperor Ping Xi'.
Tue, Nov 03 1936
Portrait of Wilson TongWilson Tong
Wilson Tong was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-Long
John Cheung Ng-Long was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-Sang
Lee Hoi-Sang was
37 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Mongolian Fighter'.
Tue, Apr 15 1941 –
Mon, Sep 09 2024
Portrait of Gordon Liu Chia-huiGordon Liu Chia-hui
Gordon Liu Chia-hui was
26 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Shaolin Fighting Monk'.
Wed, Aug 22 1951
Portrait of Ching MiaoChing Miao
Ching Miao was
65 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father'.
Sat, Mar 15 1913 –
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Portrait of Teresa Ha PingTeresa Ha Ping
Teresa Ha Ping was
40 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Gi Gi's 1st Aunt'.
Wed, Oct 06 1937 –
Mon, Aug 05 2019
Portrait of Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-Ho
Wong Ching-Ho was
58 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Teacher Wong'.
Tue, Sep 23 1919 –
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Portrait of Lun Ga-ChunLun Ga-Chun
Lun Ga-Chun was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter Chan LungPeter Chan Lung
Peter Chan Lung was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chan Ming-WaiChan Ming-Wai
Chan Ming-Wai was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as '(extra) (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Cheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-Chow
Cheung Chok-Chow was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Townsfolk (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Johnny Cheung WaJohnny Cheung Wa
Johnny Cheung Wa was
22 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 05 1955
Portrait of Chin ChunChin Chun
Chin Chun was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Chin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-Sang
Chin Yuet-Sang was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Chu KaiChu Kai
Chu Kai was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Servant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Got PingGot Ping
Got Ping was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as '(extra) (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-Sing
Ho Bo-Sing was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Servant (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-Cheong
Ho Kei-Cheong was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Hsiao HoHsiao Ho
Hsiao Ho was
20 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1958
Portrait of Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-Chiu
Kei Ho-Chiu was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as '(extra) (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-Ming
Lam Hak-Ming was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Servant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lau ChunLau Chun
Lau Chun was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Eunuch (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of King Lee King-ChuKing Lee King-Chu
King Lee King-Chu was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as '(extra) (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lui HungLui Hung
Lui Hung was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mang HoiMang Hoi
Mang Hoi was
20 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 02 1958 –
Mon, Oct 09 2023
Portrait of Nam WaiNam Wai
Nam Wai was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as '(extra) (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sai Gwa-PauSai Gwa-Pau
Sai Gwa-Pau was
59 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Townsfolk (uncredited)'.
Mon, Oct 07 1918 –
Mon, Mar 12 2001
Portrait of San SinSan Sin
San Sin was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as '(extra) (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tam YingTam Ying
Tam Ying was
63 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Matchmaker (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1915 –
Sat, Feb 03 2001
Portrait of Tang Wing-SiuTang Wing-Siu
Tang Wing-Siu was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ting TungTing Tung
Ting Tung was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Townsfolk (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of To Wing-LeungTo Wing-Leung
To Wing-Leung was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Townsfolk (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-Keung
Wong Chi-Keung was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as '(extra) (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yeung WahYeung Wah
Yeung Wah was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Lau Kar-leungLau Kar-leung
Lau Kar-leung was
43 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Director, Martial Arts Choreographer'
Sat, Jul 28 1934 –
Mon, Jun 24 2013
Portrait of Huang Pa-ChingHuang Pa-Ching
Huang Pa-Ching was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Arthur Wong Ngok-TaiArthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai was
21 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Jul 02 1956
Portrait of Tong YuenTong Yuen
Tong Yuen was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Ma LanMa Lan
Ma Lan was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Sze-To OnSze-To On
Sze-To On was
51 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Screenplay'
Wed, May 25 1927 –
Mon, Aug 23 2021
Portrait of Runme ShawRunme Shaw
Runme Shaw was
77 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Producer'
Mon, Dec 31 1900 –
Tue, Mar 12 1985
Portrait of Lee Yim-HoiLee Yim-Hoi
Lee Yim-Hoi was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chiang Hsing-LungChiang Hsing-Lung
Chiang Hsing-Lung was
50 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Editor'
Sun, Jan 01 1928
Portrait of Frankie Chan Fan-KeiFrankie Chan Fan-Kei
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei was
26 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Music'
Fri, Nov 30 1951
Portrait of Wilson TongWilson Tong
Wilson Tong was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Martial Arts Choreographer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mona Fong Yat-WahMona Fong Yat-Wah
Mona Fong Yat-Wah was
43 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Production Manager'
Fri, Jul 27 1934 –
Wed, Nov 22 2017
Portrait of Wong Hoi-MingWong Hoi-Ming
Wong Hoi-Ming was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Script Supervisor'
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Portrait of Chan FenChan Fen
Chan Fen was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Lai YuLai Yu
Lai Yu was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Props'
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Portrait of Johnson Tsao Chuang-ShengJohnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng
Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Liu Chi-YuLiu Chi-Yu
Liu Chi-Yu was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Wang Yong-HuaWang Yong-Hua
Wang Yong-Hua was
52 in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Sound Recordist'
Fri, Jan 01 1926 –
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Portrait of Peng Yen-LienPeng Yen-Lien
Peng Yen-Lien was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Wu Hsu-ChingWu Hsu-Ching
Wu Hsu-Ching was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Yuen Teng-BongYuen Teng-Bong
Yuen Teng-Bong was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Gaffer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lawrence Wong Ka-HayLawrence Wong Ka-Hay
Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Production Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lai Siu-KeiLai Siu-Kei
Lai Siu-Kei was
>> in Shaolin Mantis
as 'Props'
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