Shaolin Mantis (1978)

06/28/1978 (HK) • 1h 40m

Action, Drama

Now that he learned the secret... he was ready to kill!

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.

Top Billed Cast

Lily Li

Gi Gi's Mother

Lau Kar-Wing

Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather

Cecilia Wong

Tien Gi-Gi

Norman Tsui

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


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Status

Released

Original Language

Mandarin

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

martial arts

kung fu

marriage

shaolin kung fu

training-montage

animal kung fu

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