Movie
Shaolin Mantis
Released: June 28, 1978 (1978)
Runtime: 100 minutes
Genres: Action, Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Wai Wang as Emperor Ping Xi
Age at release: 41
- Lee Hoi-Sang as Mongolian Fighter
Age at release: 37
- Lau Kar-Wing as Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Age at release: 34
- David Chiang Da-Wei as Wai Fung
Age at release: 30
- Lily Li as Gi Gi's Mother
Age at release: 28
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Age at release: 27
- Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Shaolin Fighting Monk
Age at release: 26
- Cecilia Wong as Tien Gi-Gi
Age at release: 22
- Wilson Tong Wai-Shing as Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
Age at release: Unknown
- John Cheung Ng-Long as Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Age at release: Unknown
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- Ching Miao as Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
Age at release: 65
- Wong Ching-Ho as Teacher Wong
Age at release: 58
- Teresa Ha Ping as Gi Gi's 1st Aunt
Age at release: 40
- Johnny Cheung Wa as Guard (uncredited)
Age at release: 22
- Hsiao Ho as Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Age at release: 22
- Lun Ga-Chun as Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant
Age at release: Unknown
- Peter Chan Lung as Guard (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Chan Ming-Wai as (extra) (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Cheung Chok-Chow as Townsfolk (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Chin Chun as Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Chin Yuet-Sang as Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Chu Kai as Servant (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Got Ping as (extra) (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Ho Bo-Sing as Servant (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Ho Kei-Cheong as Guard (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Kei Ho-Chiu as (extra) (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Lam Hak-Ming as Servant (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Lau Chun as Eunuch (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- King Lee King-Chu as (extra) (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Lui Hung as Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown