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Shaolin Mantis (1978)

Original title: 螳螂

1978-06-28 · 1h 36m · ZH
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Now that he learned the secret... he was ready to kill!

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.

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Lau Kar-leungDirectorSzeto OnWriter

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David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-WeiWai FungCecilia Wong Hang-SauCecilia Wong Hang-SauTien Gi-GiLau Kar-WingLau Kar-WingMaster Tien / Gi-Gi's GrandfatherLily LiLily LiGi Gi's motherWilson TongWilson TongBao Jiang / Gi Gi's 3rd uncleNorman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-KeungBao Tung / Gi Gi's 4th uncleJohn Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-LongTien Chung / one of Gi-Gi's UnclesTeresa Ha PingTeresa Ha PingGi-Gi's 1st AuntGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-HuiShaolin Fighting MonkChing MiaoChing MiaoWai Jing Yuan / Wai Fung's FatherLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangMongolian FighterLun Ga-ChunLun Ga-ChunLittle Fatty / Gi Gi's servant

Keywords

Martial artsKung fuMarriageShaolin kung fuTraining-montageAnimal kung fu

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Genre affinityAction · Drama · HistoryTheme affinityMartial Arts · Kung Fu · MarriageDialogue densityDramaPacingActionDirector preference135290Actor preference344398 · 266979 · 344395

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What is Shaolin Mantis about?

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.

How long is Shaolin Mantis?

Shaolin Mantis has a runtime of 96 minutes.

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