Shaolin Mantis

(1978)Directed by Lau Kar-leung100 minAction, Drama
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.

Lily Lias Gi Gi's Mother
Lau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Cecilia Wongas Tien Gi-Gi
Norman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Wai Wangas Emperor Ping Xi
Wilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
John Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Lee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian Fighter
Gordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting Monk
Ching Miaoas Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
Teresa Ha Pingas Gi Gi's 1st Aunt
Wong Ching-Hoas Teacher Wong
Lun Ga-Chunas Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant
Peter Chan Lungas Guard (uncredited)
Chan Ming-Waias (extra) (uncredited)
Cheung Chok-Chowas Townsfolk (uncredited)
JCJohnny Cheung Waas Guard (uncredited)
Chin Chunas Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)
Chin Yuet-Sangas Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Chu Kaias Servant (uncredited)
Got Pingas (extra) (uncredited)
Ho Bo-Singas Servant (uncredited)
Ho Kei-Cheongas Guard (uncredited)