martial arts,gang,orphan,praying mantis

The Thundering Mantis (1980)

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Mad, Bad and Insane

Ah Chi (Ka-Yan Leung) is obsessed with the martial arts and, more often than not, his kung-fu clowning gets him into trouble. Ending up facing Hsia (Eddie Ko) of the notorious Jade Brotherhood is inevitable. As a result, Hsia forces Chi's martial arts master to expel him. Masterless and working for a fish vendor, Chi meets a crafty kid (Yat Lung Wong), whose uncle Chow Tung (Chin Yuet Sang) is a master of the Insane Mantis style. The Jade Brotherhood aims for control of the small town but Chi is training with a new Master and will not accept bullies in the neighbourhood.

Cast & Crew

Director
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
  • Profile picture of Leung Kar-Yan
    Ah Chi Leung Kar-Yan
  • Profile picture of Eddy Ko Hung
    Shiao Tse Tung Eddy Ko Hung
  • Profile picture of Chin Yuet-Sang
    Grand Dad Chin Yuet-Sang
  • Profile picture of Li Kun
    Fish shop owner Li Kun
  • Profile picture of Fang Mian
    Shu Len's Dad Fang Mian
  • Profile picture of Ma Chin-Ku
    White suit underboss Ma Chin-Ku
  • Profile picture of Suen Lam
    Pharmacy boss Suen Lam

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Keywords

  • martial arts
  • gang
  • orphan
  • praying mantis