Shaolin Mantis

1978

1h 40m

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6.5/10

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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.

Directors

Lau Kar-Leung

Writers

Szeto On(screenplay by)

Stars

David Chiang Da-Wei

Lily Li

Lau Kar-Wing

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Top 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

Wong Ching-Ho

Teacher Wong

Lun Ga-Chun

Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant

Peter Chan Lung

Guard (uncredited)

Chan Ming-Wai

(extra) (uncredited)

Cheung Chok-Chow

Townsfolk (uncredited)

Johnny Cheung Wa

Guard (uncredited)

Directors

Lau Kar-Leung

Writers

Szeto On(screenplay by)

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8/10

As others have complained, the first half can be boring just because it's mostly plot; however, once you get to 45 minutes in, expect an hour straight of kick-ass, blistering choreography. Don't blink! I was leaning towards a 7/10, but the action is just good enough that I bumped it up. Get that 88 Films blu-ray while it's available!

giant1310 Aug, 2022