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Shaolin Mantis
Sign in to save1978 Shaw Brothers film directed by Lau Kar-leung
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6.5When 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.
Released: 1978-06-28100 minDir: Lau Kar-LeungAction, Drama
Cast
- David Chiang Da-Wei as Wai Fung
- Lily Li as Gi Gi's Mother
- Lau Kar-Wing as Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
- Cecilia Wong as Tien Gi-Gi
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
- Wai Wang as Emperor Ping Xi
Themes
- martial arts
- kung fu
- marriage
- shaolin kung fu
- training-montage
- animal kung fu
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