Dance of the Drunk Mantis (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1979, Dance of the Drunk Mantis is an action and comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A year after training young Jackie Chan in the Drunken Fist, Sam the Seed discovers he has a son, Foggy. He tries to train Foggy but to no avail. Foggy is then trained in Drunken Fist from his uncle as he must face his father's rival, Rubber Legs, another Drunken Fist master who combines it with Mantis Fist to create a deadly style.
Who’s in it. Dance of the Drunk Mantis stars Yuen Siu-Tien as Sam the Seed / Beggar Su, Yuen Shun-Yi as Foggy, Hwang Jang-Lee as Rubber Legs and Corey Yuen as Rubber Legs' Student, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Dance of the Drunk Mantis has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dance of the Drunk Mantis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dance of the Drunk 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 Dance of the Drunk Mantis (1979)?
- In US, Dance of the Drunk Mantis is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dance of the Drunk Mantis worth watching?
- Dance of the Drunk Mantis holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dance of the Drunk Mantis?
- Dance of the Drunk Mantis stars Yuen Siu-Tien, Yuen Shun-Yi, Hwang Jang-Lee, Corey Yuen and Linda Lin.
- When was Dance of the Drunk Mantis released?
- Dance of the Drunk Mantis was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.