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Now that he learned the secret... he was ready to kill! - Shaolin Mantis
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Title: Shaolin Mantis

Release Date: 28 Jun 1978

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Action, Drama

Director: Shaw Brothers

Production Companies: Shaw Brothers

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.5 (25 votes)

Cast

  • Wai Fung: David Chiang Da-Wei
  • Gi Gi's Mother: Lily Li
  • Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather: Lau Kar-Wing
  • Tien Gi-Gi: Cecilia Wong
  • Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle: Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
  • Emperor Ping Xi: Wai Wang
  • Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle: Wilson Tong
  • Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles: John Cheung Ng-Long
  • Mongolian Fighter: Lee Hoi-Sang
  • Shaolin Fighting Monk: Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
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