Shaolin Mantis (1978): Cast
Shaolin Mantis is a 1978 action drama directed by Lau Kar-Leung, starring Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Shaolin Fighting Monk, Wong Ching-Ho and Ching Miao. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Lau Kar-Leung
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shaolin Mantis About?
The premise of Shaolin Mantis without spoilers.
Having mastered the secret technique, Wei Fung is prepared to strike. The Manchu emperor coerces the scholar into infiltrating a rebellious Ming‑loyalist clan, but his plans unravel when he falls for the leader’s granddaughter. He must decide between his newfound love and his family, who face execution if he fails to return to the palace.
Shaolin Mantis Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- martial arts action
- mantis
- praying mantis
- martial arts
- kung fu master
- kung fu
- praying mantis style kung fu
- qing dynasty
- man
- martial artist
- spy
- shotgun marriage
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- royal decree
- rite of passage
- revolutionary
- piety
- infiltration
- fight
- surprise ending
Shaolin Mantis Cast & Characters
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui leads the cast as Shaolin Fighting Monk, with Wong Ching-Ho as Teacher Wong and Ching Miao as Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father. Directed by Lau Kar-Leung; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lau Kar-Leung
- Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Shaolin Fighting Monk
- Wong Ching-Ho as Teacher Wong
- Ching Miao as Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
- Sai Gwa-Pau as Townsfolk (uncredited)
Also Starring in Shaolin Mantis
· 36 more- Cheung Chok-Chow Townsfolk (uncredited)
- Johnny Cheung Wa Guard (uncredited)
- David Chiang Da-Wei Wai Fung
- Ting Tung Townsfolk (uncredited)
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
- Lau Kar-Wing Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
- Peter Chan Lung Guard (uncredited)
- Teresa Ha Ping Gi Gi's 1st Aunt
- Lau Chun Eunuch (uncredited)
- Lee Hoi-Sang Mongolian Fighter
- Chin Chun Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)
- Lui Hung Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)
- To Wing-Leung Townsfolk (uncredited)
- Lily Li Gi Gi's Mother
- Wilson Tong Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
- Lam Hak-Ming Servant (uncredited)
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- Chin Yuet-Sang Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
- Tang Wing-Siu Guard (uncredited)
- Tam Ying Matchmaker
- Hsiao Ho Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
- Mang Hoi Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
- Wong Chi-Keung
- Ho Bo-Sing Servant (uncredited)
- Wai Wang Emperor Ping Xi
- Got Ping
- Ho Kei-Cheong Guard (uncredited)
- John Cheung Ng-Long Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
- Yeung Wah Guard (uncredited)
- Chan Ming-Wai
- Chu Kai Servant (uncredited)
- San Sin
- King Lee King-Chu
- Kei Ho-Chiu
- Cecilia Wong Tien Gi-Gi
- Lun Ga-Chun Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant
- Nam Wai
More from Lau Kar-Leung
More films directed by Lau Kar-Leung: Tiger on the Beat 2, Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit, Tiger on the Beat and Martial Arts of Shaolin.
Shaolin Mantis Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Deadly Mantis” and “Deadly Shaolin Mantis”.
- Also known as
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- Deadly Mantis
- Deadly Shaolin Mantis
- Tang lang
- La légende de Shaolin
- Шаолиньский богомол
- Garras de Louva-a-Deus
- La Mante religieuse
- A shaolin sáska
- Styl Modliszki
- 당랑
- ฤทธิ์หมัดตั๊กแตน
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Shaolin Mantis FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Shaolin Mantis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shaolin Mantis?
Shaolin Mantis runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Shaolin Mantis released?
Shaolin Mantis was released on June 28, 1978.
Who directed Shaolin Mantis?
Shaolin Mantis was directed by Lau Kar-Leung.
More films by Lau Kar-Leung Who is in the cast of Shaolin Mantis?
Shaolin Mantis stars Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Shaolin Fighting Monk, Wong Ching-Ho as Teacher Wong and Ching Miao as Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father, among 40 credited actors.
Does Shaolin Mantis have a post-credit scene?
No. Shaolin Mantis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Shaolin Mantis in?
The original language of Shaolin Mantis is Chinese.
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