The Thundering Mantis

1980

PG

1h 33m

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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.

Writers

Chang Hsin-Yi(writer by)
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Eddy Ko Hung
Shiao Tse Tung
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Chin Yuet-Sang
Grandfather
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Li Kun
Fish shop owner
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Fang Mian
Shu Len's Father
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Ma Chin-Ku
White Suit Underboss
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Sun Lan
Pharmacy Boss
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Shih Ting-Ken
Underboss' Lead Thug
Ou Li-Bao
Waiter
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Pei De-Yun
Street Vendor

Writers

Chang Hsin-Yi(writer by)

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Details

Release date

January 3, 1980 (United States)

Country of origin

Hong Kong

Language

Mandarin

Production companies

East Asia Film (H. K.) Co.
Goldig Films (H.K.) Ltd.

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Box office

Budget

$0

Gross worldwide

$25,309

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