Synopsis:
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.
Directed by: | Lau Kar-Leung |
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Written by: | Szeto On |
Release date: | 1978-06-28 |
Runtime: | 100 minutes |
Tagline: | Now that he learned the secret... he was ready to kill! |
Cast:
David Chiang Da-Wei
Wai Fung
Wai Fung
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Shaolin Fighting Monk
Shaolin Fighting Monk
Peter Chan Lung
Guard (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Mang Hoi
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Wai Wang
Emperor Ping Xi
Emperor Ping Xi
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Also known as:
- Deadly Mantis
- Shaolin Mantis
- La légende de Shaolin