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Shaolin Mantis( 1978)

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Now that he learned the secret... he was ready to kill!

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      David Chiang Da-Wei

      Wai Fung

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      Lily Li

      Gi Gi's Mother

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      Lau Kar-Wing

      Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather

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      Cecilia Wong

      Tien Gi-Gi

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      Norman Tsui Siu-Keung

      Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle

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      Wai Wang

      Emperor Ping Xi

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      Wilson Tong

      Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle

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      John Cheung Ng-Long

      Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles

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      Lee Hoi-Sang

      Mongolian Fighter

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      Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

      Shaolin Fighting Monk

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      Ching Miao

      Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father

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      Teresa Ha Ping

      Gi Gi's 1st Aunt

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      Wong Ching-Ho

      Teacher Wong

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      Lun Ga-Chun

      Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant

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      Peter Chan Lung

      Guard (uncredited)

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      Chan Ming-Wai

      (extra) (uncredited)

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      Cheung Chok-Chow

      Townsfolk (uncredited)

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      Johnny Cheung Wa

      Guard (uncredited)

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      Chin Chun

      Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)

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      Chin Yuet-Sang

      Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)

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      Chu Kai

      Servant (uncredited)

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      Got Ping

      (extra) (uncredited)

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      Ho Bo-Sing

      Servant (uncredited)

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      Ho Kei-Cheong

      Guard (uncredited)

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      Hsiao Ho

      Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)

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      Kei Ho-Chiu

      (extra) (uncredited)

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      Lam Hak-Ming

      Servant (uncredited)

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      Lau Chun

      Eunuch (uncredited)

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      King Lee King-Chu

      (extra) (uncredited)

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      Lui Hung

      Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)

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      Mang Hoi

      Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)

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      Nam Wai

      (extra) (uncredited)

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      Sai Gwa-Pau

      Townsfolk (uncredited)

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      San Sin

      (extra) (uncredited)

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      Tam Ying

      Matchmaker

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      Tang Wing-Siu

      Guard (uncredited)

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      Ting Tung

      Townsfolk (uncredited)

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      To Wing-Leung

      Townsfolk (uncredited)

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      Wong Chi-Keung

      (extra) (uncredited)

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      Yeung Wah

      Guard (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by giant13

    8
    Written by giant13 on Wed Aug 10 2022
    As others have complained, the first half can be boring just because it's mostly plot; however, once you get to 45 minutes in, expect an hour straight of kick-ass, blistering choreography. Don't blink! I was leaning towards a 7/10, but the action is just good enough that I bumped it up. Get that 88 Films blu-ray while it's available!...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • martial arts
    • kung fu
    • marriage
    • shaolin kung fu
    • training-montage
    • animal kung fu