About this release
Also available in USA & Canada Direct from the golden age of Hong Kong martial arts cinema comes Shaolin Mantis another fast paced fight fest, from the mighty Shaw Brothers studio. When scholar Wei Fung (David Chiang) is hired by the Emperor to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Ming loyalists, his mission goes adrift when he falls in love the clan leader's granddaughter and his plans are discovered. From legendary director and star Lau Kar Leung (The Spiritual Boxer, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) Shaolin Mantis is another superlative entry from the never ending showcase of 70s martial arts productions. An absolute must for collectors of classic Shaw Brothers movies. SPECIAL FEATURES: Restored HD Master in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio 2.0 LPCM English Soundtrack 2.0 LPCM Mandarin Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles Audio commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Audio commentary with Asian cinema experts Frank Djeng Complicated Families - David West on Shaolin Mantis Interview with Actor John Cheung by Frédéric Ambroisine US Trailer (The Deadly Mantis) Hong Kong Trailer TECHNICAL SPECS: Region Code: AB Audio: LPCM Dual Mono Picture: HD 1080p 2.35:1 Runtime: 96 mins approx Language: English / Chinese Subtitles: English
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Disc 1
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Shaolin Mantis (1978)
100 min
ActionDrama
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.
Credits
Director
Lau Kar-leung
Writer
Szeto On
Cast
David Chiang Da-Weias Wai Fung
Lily Lias Gi Gi's Mother
Lau Kar-Wingas Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
Cecilia Wongas Tien Gi-Gi
Norman Tsui Siu-Keungas Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
Wai Wangas Emperor Ping Xi
Wilson Tong Wai-Shingas Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
John Cheung Ng-Longas Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
Lee Hoi-Sangas Mongolian Fighter
Gordon Liu Chia-Huias Shaolin Fighting Monk
Cinematographer
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Composer
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Editor
Lee Yim-Hoi
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Producer
Runme Shaw
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Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 22, 2026