Movie Description
螳螂
(1978)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Lau Kar-Leung
- Producer : Runme Shaw
- Editor : Lee Yim-Hoi,Chiang Hsing-Lung
- Cast : David Chiang Da-Wei,Lily Li,Lau Kar-Wing,Cecilia Wong,Norman Tsui Siu-Keung,Wai Wang,Wilson Tong Wai-Shing,John Cheung Ng-Long,Lee Hoi-Sang,Gordon Liu Chia-Hui,Ching Miao,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 Chun,King Lee King-Chu,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
Cast
Wai Fung
Gi Gi's Mother
Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Tien Gi-Gi
Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Emperor Ping Xi
Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Mongolian Fighter
Shaolin Fighting Monk
Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
Gi Gi's 1st Aunt
Teacher Wong
Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant
Guard (uncredited)
(extra) (uncredited)
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
Servant (uncredited)
(extra) (uncredited)
Servant (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
(extra) (uncredited)
Servant (uncredited)
Eunuch (uncredited)
(extra) (uncredited)
Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited)
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
(extra) (uncredited)
Townsfolk (uncredited)
(extra) (uncredited)
Matchmaker
Guard (uncredited)
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Townsfolk (uncredited)
(extra) (uncredited)
Guard (uncredited)
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Facts
Original Title螳螂
Status Released
Release Information
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1978-06-28
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesShaw Brothers
Genres
- Action
- Drama
