Title(s) AKA: Deadly Mantis; Deadly Shaolin Mantis Film Director(s): Liu Chia Liang Film Producer(s): Runme Shaw, Hsien Chi Action Director(s): Liu Chia Liang, Wilson Tong (Wai Shing) Released: 1978 [Hong Kong]
Overview: A young court official (David Chiang) is sent by the government to spy on a prominent family who are believed to be rebels. Once inside, he falls in love with the elder's daughter. To get her out he must defeat siblings and father. From this comes the development of the Shaolin Mantis style. Action-packed from start to finish, including a cameo by the master killer himself!
Cast: David Chiang, Wong Hang Sau, Lily Li Li-Li, Lau Kar Wing, Wai Wang, Wilson Tong (Wai Shing), John Cheung (Ng Long), Lee Hoi Sang, Wong Ching Ho, Cheng Miu, Norman Chu, Chan Chuen Cameos: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui)
Running Time: 101 mins. (approx.) Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 - Stereo) Distributor: PanMedia [A USA-Based Distributor] Features: Letterboxed 2.35:1 Trailers Please Note: The below video is for reference purposes to give the customer a chance to view a preview of the film they are interested in. The video quality or features/languages contained in the video may differ from what is on the dvd. Please refer to the product description for details about the dvd, languages, etc.
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