Shaolin Mantis

Shaolin Mantis

Release Date: 1978-06-28

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.

Rating: 6.5 / 10

Cast

Lily Li

Lily Li

as Gi Gi's Mother

Lau Kar-Wing

Lau Kar-Wing

as Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather

Cecilia Wong

Cecilia Wong

as Tien Gi-Gi

Norman Tsui

Norman Tsui

as Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle

Crew

  • Lau Kar-Leung - Director

  • Wang Yong-Hua - Sound Recordist

  • Lee Yim-Hoi - Editor

  • Liu Chi-Yu - Costume Design

  • Mona Fong Yat-Wah - Production Manager

Reviews

giant13:

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...

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