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Shaolin Mantis (1978)
Directed by Liu Chia-Liang
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Overview
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.
Length 100 minutes
Actors
David Chiang | Lily Li Li-Li | Lau Kar-Wing | Cecilia Wong | Norman Chu | Wai Wang | Wilson Tong | John Cheung Ng-Long | Lee Hoi-Sang | Gordon Liu Chia-Hui | Cheng Miu | Teresa Ha Ping | Wong Ching-Ho | Lun Ga-Chun | Peter Chan Lung | Chan Ming-Wai | Cheung Chok-Chow | Johnny Cheung Wa | Chin Chun | Chin Yuet-Sang | Chu Kai | Got Ping | Ho Bo-Sing | Ho Kei-Cheong | Hsiao Ho | Kei Ho-Chiu | Lam Hak-Ming | Lau Cheun | King Lee King-Chue | Lui Hung | Mang Hoi | Nam Wai | Sai Gwa-Pau | San Sin | Tam Ying | Tang Wing-Siu | Ting Tung | To Wing-Leung | Wong Chi-Keung | Yeung Wah
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2022 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
The second film in a row today where one of the main characters is trying to disguise the fact that he knows martial arts.
There’s some comedic buildup and romance mixed with palace intrigue before getting to the final act where Chiang gets to display his new Shaolin Mantis technique. And then things take an unexpected turn at the end!
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