Overview:
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.| Original Title: | 螳螂 |
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| Status: | Released (1978-06-28) |
| Screen: | On Szeto |
| Productions: | Shaw Brothers |
| Production Countries: | Hong Kong |
| Spoken Languages: | 普通话 |
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- 240169: Lily Li - Gi Gi's Mother
- 131955: Lau Kar-Wing - Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather
- 1112421: Cecilia Wong - Tien Gi-Gi
- 70674: Norman Tsui Siu-Keung - Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle
- 239079: Wai Wang - Emperor Ping Xi
- 105665: Wilson Tong - Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle
Crews
- 26775: Lau Kar-Leung - Director - Directing
- 1095148: Wang Yong-Hua - Sound Recordist - Sound
- 70679: Lee Yim-Hoi - Editor - Editing
- 1701820: Liu Chi-Yu - Costume Design - Costume & Make-Up
- 70676: Mona Fong Yat-Wah - Production Manager - Production
- 1400141: Lawrence Wong Ka-Hay - Production Manager - Production
- 1929276: Huang Pa-Ching - Assistant Director - Directing
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As others have complained, the first half can be boring just because it's mostly plot; however, once you get to 45 minutes in, expect an hour straight of kick-ass, blistering choreography. Don't blink! I was leaning towards a 7/10, but the action is just good enough that I bumped it ....
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