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Shaolin Mantis (1978)

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.

  • Action
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-WeiWai Fung
  • Photo of Lily LiLily LiGi Gi's Mother
  • Photo of Lau Kar-WingLau Kar-WingMaster Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
  • Photo of Cecilia WongCecilia WongTien Gi-Gi
  • Photo of Norman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-KeungBao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
  • Photo of Wai WangWai WangEmperor Ping Xi
  • Photo of Wilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-ShingBao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
  • Photo of John Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-LongTien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
  • Photo of Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangMongolian Fighter
  • Photo of Gordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-HuiShaolin Fighting Monk

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