The Thundering Mantis (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1980, The Thundering Mantis is an action film directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, running about 93 minutes. “Mad, Bad and Insane” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Thundering Mantis stars Leung Kar-yan as Ah Chi, Eddy Ko as Shiao Tse Tung, Feng Cheng as Shu Len and Wong Yat-Lung as The Kid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Thundering Mantis has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $25.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thundering Mantis page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thundering Mantis tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thundering Mantis (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thundering Mantis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thundering Mantis worth watching?
- The Thundering Mantis holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thundering Mantis?
- The Thundering Mantis stars Leung Kar-yan, Eddy Ko, Feng Cheng, Wong Yat-Lung and Chin Yuet-Sang.
- When was The Thundering Mantis released?
- The Thundering Mantis was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.