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Film / 1978
Shaolin Mantis
Directed by
Lau Kar-leung
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.
The story
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.
Cast
David Chiang Da-WeiWai Fung
Lily LiGi Gi's Mother
Lau Kar-WingMaster Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Cecilia WongTien Gi-Gi
Norman Tsui Siu-KeungBao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Wai WangEmperor Ping Xi
Wilson Tong Wai-ShingBao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
John Cheung Ng-LongTien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Lee Hoi-SangMongolian Fighter
Gordon LiuShaolin Fighting Monk
Ching MiaoWai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
Teresa Ha PingGi Gi's 1st Aunt
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Wong Ching-HoTeacher Wong
Lun Ga-ChunLittle Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant
Peter Chan LungGuard (uncredited)
Chan Ming-Wai(extra) (uncredited)
Cheung Chok-ChowTownsfolk (uncredited)
Johnny Cheung WaGuard (uncredited)
Chin ChunLord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)
Chin Yuet-SangOpponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Chu KaiServant (uncredited)
Got Ping(extra) (uncredited)
Ho Bo-SingServant (uncredited)
Ho Kei-CheongGuard (uncredited)
Hsiao HoOpponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Kei Ho-Chiu(extra) (uncredited)
Lam Hak-MingServant (uncredited)
Lau ChunEunuch (uncredited)
King Lee King-Chu(extra) (uncredited)
Lui HungWai Fung's Mother (uncredited)
Mang HoiOpponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Nam Wai(extra) (uncredited)
Sai Gwa-PauTownsfolk (uncredited)
San Sin(extra) (uncredited)
Tam YingMatchmaker
Tang Wing-SiuGuard (uncredited)
Ting TungTownsfolk (uncredited)
To Wing-LeungTownsfolk (uncredited)
Wong Chi-Keung(extra) (uncredited)
Yeung WahGuard (uncredited)
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