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
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 David Chiang Da-Wei
Wai Fung 
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Shaolin Fighting Monk 
Peter Chan Lung Peter Chan Lung
Guard (uncredited) 
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle 
Mang Hoi Mang Hoi
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) 
Wai Wang Wai Wang
Emperor Ping Xi 
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Also known as:
  • Deadly Mantis
  • Shaolin Mantis
  • La légende de Shaolin