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.
- Lau Kar-leung
- Huang Pa-Ching
- Wong Hoi-Ming
- Tong Yuen
- Ma Lan
- Sze-To On
Rating: 6.5/10 by 25 users
Alternative Title:
Deadly Mantis - US
Deadly Shaolin Mantis - HK
Tang lang - HK
La légende de Shaolin - FR
Шаолиньский богомол - SU
Country:
Hong Kong
Language:
普通话
Runtime: 01 hour 40 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: martial arts, kung fu, marriage, shaolin kung fu, training-montage, animal kung fu
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!
