Hong Kong / Jun 28, 1978
Now that he learned the secret... he was ready to kill!
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Cheung Ng-Long | Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles |
| Lee Hoi-Sang | Mongolian Fighter |
| Gordon Liu Chia-Hui | Shaolin Fighting Monk |
| Ching Miao | Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father |
| Teresa Ha Ping | Gi Gi's 1st Aunt |
| Wong Ching-Ho | Teacher Wong |
| Lun Ga-Chun | Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant |
| Peter Chan Lung | Guard (uncredited) |
| Chan Ming-Wai | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Cheung Chok-Chow | Townsfolk (uncredited) |
| Johnny Cheung Wa | Guard (uncredited) |
| Chin Chun | Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited) |
| Chin Yuet-Sang | Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) |
| Chu Kai | Servant (uncredited) |
| Got Ping | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Ho Bo-Sing | Servant (uncredited) |
| Ho Kei-Cheong | Guard (uncredited) |
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| Hsiao Ho | Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) |
| Kei Ho-Chiu | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Lam Hak-Ming | Servant (uncredited) |
| Lau Chun | Eunuch (uncredited) |
| King Lee King-Chu | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Lui Hung | Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited) |
| Mang Hoi | Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) |
| Nam Wai | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Sai Gwa-Pau | Townsfolk (uncredited) |
| San Sin | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Tam Ying | Matchmaker |
| Tang Wing-Siu | Guard (uncredited) |
| Ting Tung | Townsfolk (uncredited) |
| To Wing-Leung | Townsfolk (uncredited) |
| Wong Chi-Keung | (extra) (uncredited) |
| Yeung Wah | Guard (uncredited) |
Genres
ActionDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 螳螂 |
| Original language | 普通话 (ZH) |
| Spoken languages | 普通话 |
| Production countries | Hong Kong |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Shaw Brothers |
| Release date | 28 giugno 1978 |
| Production | Runme Shaw |
| Writer | Szeto On |
| Editing | Lee Yim-Hoi, Chiang Hsing-Lung |
| Cinematography | Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai |
| Assistant directors | Huang Pa-Ching, Tong Yuen, Ma Lan, Lau Kar-Leung, Wong Hoi-Ming |
| Lighting | Chan Fen, Yuen Teng-Bong |
| Camera operators | Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai |
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| Additional photography | Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai |
| Production design | Lai Yu, Lai Siu-Kei, Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng |
| Art direction | Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng, Lai Yu, Lai Siu-Kei |
| Set decoration | Lai Yu, Lai Siu-Kei, Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng |
| Music | Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Wang Yong-Hua |
| Sound | Wang Yong-Hua, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei |
| Costume design | Liu Chi-Yu, Wu Hsu-Ching, Peng Yen-Lien |
| Makeup | Wu Hsu-Ching, Liu Chi-Yu, Peng Yen-Lien |
| Hairstyling | Liu Chi-Yu, Wu Hsu-Ching, Peng Yen-Lien |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Portugal / Mar 06, 1981 / Porto
France / Apr 06, 1983
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