Movie

Shaolin Mantis

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

★ 6.5(31)19781h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Lau Kar-Leung
Release date: 1978-06-28
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Shaw Brothers

Shaolin Mantis — trailer

About Shaolin Mantis

Shaolin Mantis is a 1978 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by Lau Kar-Leung, starring David Chiang Da-Wei, Lily Li and Lau Kar-Wing. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shaolin Mantis in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

David Chiang Da-Wei

Wai Fung

Lily Li

Gi Gi's Mother

Lau Kar-Wing

Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather

Cecilia Wong

Tien Gi-Gi

Norman Tsui Siu-Keung

Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle

Wai Wang

Emperor Ping Xi

Wilson Tong Wai-Shing

Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle

John Cheung Ng-Long

Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles

Lee Hoi-Sang

Mongolian Fighter

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Shaolin Fighting Monk

Ching Miao

Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father

Teresa Ha Ping

Gi Gi's 1st Aunt

Themes & keywords

martial artskung fumarriageshaolin kung futraining-montageanimal kung fu

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shaolin Mantis in Mexico?+

Shaolin Mantis is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shaolin Mantis on Netflix?+

Shaolin Mantis is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Shaolin Mantis?+

Shaolin Mantis has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Shaolin Mantis?+

Shaolin Mantis stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Lily Li, Lau Kar-Wing, Cecilia Wong and Norman Tsui Siu-Keung.

When did Shaolin Mantis come out?+

Shaolin Mantis is a 1978 movie directed by Lau Kar-Leung.

What genre is Shaolin Mantis?+

Shaolin Mantis is Action and Drama film.

Who directed Shaolin Mantis?+

Shaolin Mantis was directed by Lau Kar-Leung.