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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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Writer
Producer
Music
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Shaw Brothers
Original Title
螳螂
Original Language
Chinese
Cast
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David Chiang Da-Wei
Wai Fung
L
Lily Li
Gi Gi's Mother
L
Lau Kar-Wing
Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
C
Cecilia Wong
Tien Gi-Gi
N
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
W
Wai Wang
Emperor Ping Xi
W
Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
J
John Cheung Ng-Long
Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles
L
Lee Hoi-Sang
Mongolian Fighter
G
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Shaolin Fighting Monk
C
Ching Miao
Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father
T
Teresa Ha Ping
Gi Gi's 1st Aunt
W
Wong Ching-Ho
Teacher Wong
L
Lun Ga-Chun
Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant
P
Peter Chan Lung
Guard (uncredited)
C
Chan Ming-Wai
(extra) (uncredited)
C
Cheung Chok-Chow
Townsfolk (uncredited)
J
Johnny Cheung Wa
Guard (uncredited)
C
Chin Chun
Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited)
C
Chin Yuet-Sang
Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited)
