Shaolin Mantis
Watch TrailerWhen 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 螳螂 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Director | Lau Kar-Leung |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (28 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film blends kinetic martial arts sequences with a poignant romantic dilemma, set against a backdrop of political treachery. The internal conflict of the protagonist is as compelling as the physical confrontations.
What lingers after the final clash is the quiet tragedy of impossible choices. The narrative leaves a resonant question about where true loyalty lies. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Lau Kar-Leung
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🎭 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 Siu-Keung
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
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