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

Shaolin Mantis (1978)

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Lau Kar-Leung
  • Profile picture of David Chiang Da-Wei
    Wai Fung David Chiang Da-Wei
  • Profile picture of Lily Li
    Gi Gi's Mother Lily Li
  • Profile picture of Lau Kar-Wing
    Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather Lau Kar-Wing
  • Profile picture of Cecilia Wong
    Tien Gi-Gi Cecilia Wong
  • Profile picture of Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
    Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
  • Profile picture of Wai Wang
    Emperor Ping Xi Wai Wang
  • Profile picture of Wilson Tong
    Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle Wilson Tong
  • Profile picture of John Cheung Ng-Long
    Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles John Cheung Ng-Long

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Keywords

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