Shaolin Mantis

Shaolin Mantis (1978-06-28)

Action | Drama |

6.516

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.

Directed By: Lau Kar-leung

Star Cast: David Chiang Da-Wei , Lily Li , Lau Kar-Wing , Cecilia Wong ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 100m
Popularity: 0.9371
Language: zh

Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Vote Average: 6.516
Vote Count: 31

Keywords

martial arts kung fu marriage shaolin kung fu training-montage animal kung fu

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David Chiang Da-Wei

David Chiang Da-Wei

Wai Fung

Lily Li

Lily Li

Gi Gi's Mother

Lau Kar-Wing

Lau Kar-Wing

Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather

Cecilia Wong

Cecilia Wong

Tien Gi-Gi

Norman Tsui Siu-Keung

Norman Tsui Siu-Keung

Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle

Wai Wang

Wai Wang

Emperor Ping Xi

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle

John Cheung Ng-Long

John Cheung Ng-Long

Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles

Lee Hoi-Sang

Lee Hoi-Sang

Mongolian Fighter

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Shaolin Fighting Monk

Ching Miao

Ching Miao

Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father

Teresa Ha Ping

Teresa Ha Ping

Gi Gi's 1st Aunt

Wong Ching-Ho

Wong Ching-Ho

Teacher Wong

Lun Ga-Chun

Lun Ga-Chun

Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant

Peter Chan Lung

Peter Chan Lung

Guard (uncredited)

Chan Ming-Wai

Chan Ming-Wai

(extra) (uncredited)

Cheung Chok-Chow

Cheung Chok-Chow

Townsfolk (uncredited)

Johnny Cheung Wa

Johnny Cheung Wa

Guard (uncredited)

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As others have complained, the first half can be boring just because it's mostly plot; however, once you get to 45 minutes in, expect an hour straight of kick-ass, blistering choreography. Don't blink! I was leaning towards a 7/10, but the action is just good enough that I bumped it up. Get that 88 Films blu-ray while it's available!