Shaolin Mantis

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1978 · 100 min · Action · Drama · TMDB 6.5/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Lau Kar-leung

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