Shaolin Mantis (1978)
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.
Director:
Lau Kar-Leung
Writer:
Szeto On
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David Chiang Da-Wei as Wai Fung |
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Lily Li as Gi Gi's Mother |
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Lau Kar-Wing as Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather |
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Cecilia Wong as Tien Gi-Gi |
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Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle |
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Wai Wang as Emperor Ping Xi |
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Wilson Tong Wai-Shing as Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle |
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John Cheung Ng-Long as Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles |
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Lee Hoi-Sang as Mongolian Fighter |
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Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Shaolin Fighting Monk |
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Ching Miao as Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father |
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Teresa Ha Ping as Gi Gi's 1st Aunt |
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Wong Ching-Ho as Teacher Wong |
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Lun Ga-Chun as Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant |
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Peter Chan Lung as Guard (uncredited) |
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Chan Ming-Wai as (extra) (uncredited) |
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Cheung Chok-Chow as Townsfolk (uncredited) |
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Johnny Cheung Wa as Guard (uncredited) |
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Chin Chun as Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited) |
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Chin Yuet-Sang as Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) |
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Chu Kai as Servant (uncredited) |
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Got Ping as (extra) (uncredited) |
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Ho Bo-Sing as Servant (uncredited) |
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Ho Kei-Cheong as Guard (uncredited) |
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Hsiao Ho as Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) |
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Kei Ho-Chiu as (extra) (uncredited) |
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Lam Hak-Ming as Servant (uncredited) |
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Lau Chun as Eunuch (uncredited) |
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King Lee King-Chu as (extra) (uncredited) |
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Lui Hung as Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited) |
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Mang Hoi as Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) |
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Nam Wai as (extra) (uncredited) |
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Sai Gwa-Pau as Townsfolk (uncredited) |
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San Sin as (extra) (uncredited) |
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Tam Ying as Matchmaker |
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Tang Wing-Siu as Guard (uncredited) |
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Ting Tung as Townsfolk (uncredited) |
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To Wing-Leung as Townsfolk (uncredited) |
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Wong Chi-Keung as (extra) (uncredited) |
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Yeung Wah as Guard (uncredited) |
| Directing | Lau Kar-Leung | Director |
| Directing | Wong Hoi-Ming | Script Supervisor |
| Editing | Lee Yim-Hoi | Editor |
| Sound | Wang Yong-Hua | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Mona Fong Yat-Wah | Production Manager |
| Directing | Huang Pa-Ching | Assistant Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Liu Chi-Yu | Costume Design |
| Production | Runme Shaw | Producer |
| Camera | Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Chiang Hsing-Lung | Editor |
| Crew | Wilson Tong Wai-Shing | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| Art | Lai Siu-Kei | Props |
| Writing | Szeto On | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | Wu Hsu-Ching | Makeup Artist |
| Directing | Tong Yuen | Assistant Director |
| Lighting | Chan Fen | Gaffer |
| Art | Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng | Art Direction |
| Crew | Lau Kar-Leung | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| Directing | Ma Lan | Assistant Director |
| Lighting | Yuen Teng-Bong | Gaffer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Peng Yen-Lien | Hairstylist |
| Art | Lai Yu | Props |
| Sound | Frankie Chan Fan-Kei | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay | Production Manager |
