The Thundering Mantis(1980)
癲螳螂
Mad, Bad and Insane
The Thundering Mantis Synopsis
Ah Chi (Ka-Yan Leung) is obsessed with the martial arts and, more often than not, his kung-fu clowning gets him into trouble. Ending up facing Hsia (Eddie Ko) of the notorious Jade Brotherhood is inevitable. As a result, Hsia forces Chi's martial arts master to expel him. Masterless and working for a fish vendor, Chi meets a crafty kid (Yat Lung Wong), whose uncle Chow Tung (Chin Yuet Sang) is a master of the Insane Mantis style. The Jade Brotherhood aims for control of the small town but Chi is training with a new Master and will not accept bullies in the neighbourhood.
The Thundering Mantis (1980) is a action film directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, released on January 3, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Bryan Leung Kar-yan, Chang Hai-Fen, Eddy Ko Hung and Wong Yat-Lung. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
- Writers:
- Chang Hsin-Yi
- Producers:
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
- Cinematographer:
- Cheung Tak-Kon
- Composer:
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
- Production:
- East Asia Film (H. K.) Co., Goldig Films (H.K.) Ltd.
- Revenue:
- $25,309
- Status:
- Released
The Thundering Mantis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bryan Leung Kar-yan
as Ah Chi
- Chang Hai-Fen
Chang Hai-Fen
as Shu Len
Eddy Ko Hung
as Shiao Tse Tung
- Wong Yat-Lung
Wong Yat-Lung
as The Kid
Chin Yuet-Sang
as Grandfather
Li Kun
as Fish shop owner
Fang Mian
as Shu Len's Father
Ma Chin-Ku
as White Suit Underboss
Sun Lan
as Pharmacy Boss
Shih Ting-Ken
as Underboss' Lead Thug
- Ou Li-Bao
Ou Li-Bao
as Waiter
Chang Fu-Chien
as Student
Key crew
Directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, written by Chang Hsin-Yi, produced by Stanley Chow Fook-Leung.
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The Thundering Mantis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Thundering Mantis – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Thundering Mantis?
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The main cast of The Thundering Mantis (1980) includes Bryan Leung Kar-yan, Chang Hai-Fen, Eddy Ko Hung, Wong Yat-Lung and Chin Yuet-Sang. The film was directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thundering Mantis released?
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The Thundering Mantis was released on January 3, 1980 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Thundering Mantis worth watching?
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The Thundering Mantis (1980) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.