Movie

The Thundering Mantis

“Mad, Bad and Insane”

★ 5.8(9)19801h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
Release date: 1980-01-03
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $25,309
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: East Asia Film (H. K.) Co.

About The Thundering Mantis

The Thundering Mantis is a 1980 movie in the Action genre, directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, starring Bryan Leung Kar-Yan, Chang Hai-Fen and Eddy Ko Hung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thundering Mantis in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ah Chi (Ka-Yan Leung) is obsessed with the martial arts and, more often than not, his kung-fu clowning gets him into trouble. Ending up facing Hsia (Eddie Ko) of the notorious Jade Brotherhood is inevitable. As a result, Hsia forces Chi's martial arts master to expel him. Masterless and working for a fish vendor, Chi meets a crafty kid (Yat Lung Wong), whose uncle Chow Tung (Chin Yuet Sang) is a master of the Insane Mantis style. The Jade Brotherhood aims for control of the small town but Chi is training with a new Master and will not accept bullies in the neighbourhood.

Cast

Bryan Leung Kar-Yan

Ah Chi

Chang Hai-Fen

Shu Len

Eddy Ko Hung

Shiao Tse Tung

Wong Yat-Lung

The Kid

Chin Yuet-Sang

Grandfather

Li Kun

Fish shop owner

Fang Mian

Shu Len's Father

Ma Chin-Ku

White Suit Underboss

Sun Lan

Pharmacy Boss

Shih Ting-Ken

Underboss' Lead Thug

Ou Li-Bao

Waiter

Chang Fu-Chien

Student

Themes & keywords

martial artsgangorphanpraying mantis

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Thundering Mantis in Mexico?+

The Thundering 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 The Thundering Mantis on Netflix?+

The Thundering Mantis is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Thundering Mantis?+

The Thundering Mantis has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Thundering Mantis?+

The Thundering Mantis stars Bryan Leung Kar-Yan, Chang Hai-Fen, Eddy Ko Hung, Wong Yat-Lung and Chin Yuet-Sang.

When did The Thundering Mantis come out?+

The Thundering Mantis is a 1980 movie directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho.

What genre is The Thundering Mantis?+

The Thundering Mantis is Action film.

Who directed The Thundering Mantis?+

The Thundering Mantis was directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho.