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.

Another collaboration between Gordon Liu and the legendary Shaw brothers, Shaolin Mantis was released closer to the zenith of Liu's career. Also known as simply Deadly Mantis, the film stars David ...

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!