The Thundering Mantis (1980)
Original title: 癲螳螂
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Mad, Bad and Insane
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.
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Bryan Leung Kar-YanAh Chi
Eddy Ko HungShiao Tse TungFeng ChengShu LenWong Yat-LungThe Kid
Chin Yuet-SangGrand Dad
Li KunFish shop owner
Lee KwanFish shop owner
Fang MianShu Len's Dad
Ma Chin-KuWhite suit underbossSuen LamPharmacy bossKeywords
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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.
How long is The Thundering Mantis?
The Thundering Mantis has a runtime of 93 minutes.