Overview

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.

Cast

Bryan Leung Kar-Yan, Chang Hai-Fen, Eddy Ko Hung, Wong Yat-Lung, Chin Yuet-Sang, Li Kun, Fang Mian, Ma Chin-Ku

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What is "The Thundering Mantis" about?

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.

When was "The Thundering Mantis" released?

The Thundering Mantis was released in 1980.

Who stars in "The Thundering Mantis"?

The cast includes Bryan Leung Kar-Yan, Chang Hai-Fen, Eddy Ko Hung, Wong Yat-Lung.