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Shaolin Mantis

19781h 40mLau Kar-leung
IMDb 6.7

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"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.

ActionDrama
Martial ArtsKung FuMarriageShaolin Kung FuTraining-montageAnimal Kung Fu

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What is Shaolin Mantis (1978) about?

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.

Who stars in Shaolin Mantis?

Shaolin Mantis stars 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). The film was directed by Lau Kar-leung.

How long is Shaolin Mantis?

Shaolin Mantis has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978.

Is Shaolin Mantis worth watching?

Shaolin Mantis holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Action, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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