Movie Cosmos - Shaolin Mantis

Description:

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.

Top Cast >

David Chiang Da-Wei

As Wai Fung

Lily Li

As Gi Gi's Mother

Lau Kar-Wing

As Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather

Cecilia Wong

As Tien Gi-Gi

Norman Tsui

As Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle

Wai Wang

As Emperor Ping Xi

Wilson Tong

As Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle

John Cheung Ng-Long

As Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles

Lee Hoi-Sang

As Mongolian Fighter

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

As Shaolin Fighting Monk

Ching Miao

As Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father

Teresa Ha Ping

As Gi Gi's 1st Aunt

Wong Ching-Ho

As Teacher Wong

Lun Ga-Chun

As Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant

Peter Chan Lung

As Guard (uncredited)

Chan Ming-Wai

As (extra) (uncredited)

Cheung Chok-Chow

As Townsfolk (uncredited)

Johnny Cheung Wa

As Guard (uncredited)

Chin Chun

As Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)

Chin Yuet-Sang

As Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)

Chu Kai

As Servant (uncredited)

Got Ping

As (extra) (uncredited)

Ho Bo-Sing

As Servant (uncredited)

Ho Kei-Cheong

As Guard (uncredited)

Hsiao Ho

As Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)

Kei Ho-Chiu

As (extra) (uncredited)

Lam Hak-Ming

As Servant (uncredited)

Lau Chun

As Eunuch (uncredited)

King Lee King-Chu

As (extra) (uncredited)

Lui Hung

As Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)

Mang Hoi

As Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)

Nam Wai

As (extra) (uncredited)

Sai Gwa-Pau

As Townsfolk (uncredited)

San Sin

As (extra) (uncredited)

Tam Ying

As Matchmaker

Tang Wing-Siu

As Guard (uncredited)

Ting Tung

As Townsfolk (uncredited)

To Wing-Leung

As Townsfolk (uncredited)

Wong Chi-Keung

As (extra) (uncredited)

Yeung Wah

As Guard (uncredited)

Top Crew >

Lau Kar-Leung

Director, Martial Arts Choreographer

Wong Hoi-Ming

Script Supervisor

Lee Yim-Hoi

Editor

Wang Yong-Hua

Sound Recordist

Mona Fong Yat-Wah

Production Manager

Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay

Production Manager

Huang Pa-Ching

Assistant Director

Liu Chi-Yu

Costume Design

Runme Shaw

Producer

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai

Director of Photography

Chiang Hsing-Lung

Editor

Wilson Tong

Martial Arts Choreographer

Lai Siu-Kei

Props

Szeto On

Screenplay

Wu Hsu-Ching

Makeup Artist

Tong Yuen

Assistant Director

Chan Fen

Gaffer

Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng

Art Direction

Ma Lan

Assistant Director

Yuen Teng-Bong

Gaffer

Peng Yen-Lien

Hairstylist

Lai Yu

Props

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei

Original Music Composer

Reviews:

giant13 (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!

2022-08-10