

Shaolin Mantis
Now that he learned the secret... he was ready to kill!
6.5(27 votes)
1978
1h 40m
Action
Drama
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.
Production
Shaw Brothers
Cast

David Chiang Da-Wei
Wai Fung

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 Wai-Shing
Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle

John Cheung Ng-Long
Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles

Lee Hoi-Sang
Mongolian Fighter

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Shaolin Fighting Monk