As others have complained, the first half can be boring just because it's mostly plot; howeve...
Shaolin Mantis
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.
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Shaolin Mantis
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 28, 1978
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Action, Drama
User Score
65%
Original Title
螳螂
Production Companies
Shaw Brothers
Director
Lau Kar-Leung
Description
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.
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Crew
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