The Thundering Mantis
Ah Chi (Ka-Yan Leung) is obsessed with the martial arts and, more often than not, his kung-fu clowning gets him into trouble. Ending up facing Hsia (Eddie Ko) of the notorious Jade Brotherhood is inevitable. As a result, Hsia forces Chi's martial arts master to expel him. Masterless and working for a fish vendor, Chi meets a crafty kid (Yat Lung Wong), whose uncle Chow Tung (Chin Yuet Sang) is a master of the Insane Mantis style. The Jade Brotherhood aims for control of the small town but Chi is training with a new Master and will not accept bullies in the neighbourhood.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 癲螳螂 |
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Genre | Action |
| Director | Teddy Yip Wing-Cho |
| Runtime | 93 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.4/10 (8 votes) |
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The Thundering Mantis is an acquired taste at 5.4/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1980. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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