Dance of the Drunk Mantis (1979): Cast & Plot
Dance of the Drunk Mantis is a 1979 action comedy directed by Yuen Woo-Ping, starring Simon Yuen Siu-Tien as Sam the Seed / Beggar Su, Yuen Shun-Yi and Corey Yuen Kwai. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Yuen Woo-Ping
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Seasonal Film Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dance of the Drunk Mantis About?
The premise of Dance of the Drunk Mantis without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
One year after teaching a young Jackie Chan the Drunken Fist, Sam the Seed learns he has a son named Foggy. Sam’s attempts to train him fail, so Foggy’s uncle steps in and teaches him the Drunken Fist. Soon Foggy must confront his father’s old rival, Rubber Legs, a master who blends Drunken Fist with Mantis Fist into a lethal style.
Dance of the Drunk Mantis Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- slapstick comedy
- shaolin kung fu
- cult film
- kung fu comedy
- martial arts
- physical comedy
- kung fu
Dance of the Drunk Mantis Cast & Characters
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien leads the cast as Sam the Seed / Beggar Su, with Yuen Shun-Yi as Foggy and Corey Yuen Kwai as Rubber Legs' Student. Directed by Yuen Woo-Ping; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yuen Woo-Ping
- Simon Yuen Siu-Tien as Sam the Seed / Beggar Su
- Yuen Shun-Yi as Foggy
- Corey Yuen Kwai as Rubber Legs' Student
- Hwang Jang-Lee as Rubber Legs
Also Starring in Dance of the Drunk Mantis
· 11 more- Yen Shi-Kwan Sick Fist Master
- Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung Fake Sam Seed / Fake Beggar So
- David Wu Pickpocket
- Dean Shek Tin Moneybags
- Yuen Miu Waiter
- Chin Yuet-Sang Loan Shark
- Lee Fat-Yuen Noodle Kiosk Scammer, Duck Style
- Kei Ho-Chiu Noodle Kiosk Scammer, Chicken Style
- Lam Tit-Ching Waiter
- Wong Yau-Ho Noodle Kiosk Owner
- Linda Lin Ying Sam's Wife
More from Yuen Woo-Ping
More films directed by Yuen Woo-Ping: The Tai Chi Master, Fire Dragon, Wing Chun and Tai-Chi Master.
Dance of the Drunk Mantis Plot Summary
What happens in Dance of the Drunk Mantis from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
One year after teaching a young Freddy Wong in Drunken Master, Beggar So, Simon Yuen Siu-Tien / Sam Seed, returns to find that his wife has adopted a son named Foggy, Yuen Shun-Yi. Foggy’s presence unsettles Beggar So, and he subjects the boy to harsh mental and physical torment, a cruelty that devastates Foggy and drives him to run away.
Foggy slips away and finds work at an inn, where he crosses paths with Rubber Legs, Hwang Jang-Lee, and his student. He overhears their dark plan: they are hunting Beggar So and intend to kill him, hoping to cement Rubber Legs’ grip on a powerful Northern style that mixes with a drunken impulse. The intrigue surrounding their aim underscores a looming clash between old master and rival.
Full summary
The whole story of Dance of the Drunk Mantis, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dance of the Drunk Mantis?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Dance of the Drunk Mantis Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Dance of the Drunken Mantis” and “Knochenbrecher schlägt wieder zu”.
- Also known as
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- Dance of the Drunken Mantis
- Knochenbrecher schlägt wieder zu
- La danza de la pantera borracha
- Drunken Master Part II
- Drunken Master Part II - Dance of the Drunk Mantis
- 南北醉拳
- 남북취권
- Танец пьяного богомола
- Taniec pijanej modliszki
- 南北酔拳
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Dance of the Drunk Mantis FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dance of the Drunk Mantis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dance of the Drunk Mantis?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Dance of the Drunk Mantis released?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis was released on June 26, 1979.
Who directed Dance of the Drunk Mantis?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis was directed by Yuen Woo-Ping.
More films by Yuen Woo-Ping Who is in the cast of Dance of the Drunk Mantis?
Dance of the Drunk Mantis stars Simon Yuen Siu-Tien as Sam the Seed / Beggar Su, Yuen Shun-Yi as Foggy and Corey Yuen Kwai as Rubber Legs' Student, among 15 credited actors.
Does Dance of the Drunk Mantis have a post-credit scene?
No. Dance of the Drunk Mantis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dance of the Drunk Mantis in?
The original language of Dance of the Drunk Mantis is Cantonese.
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