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Lau Kar-leung and David Chiang on the set of Shaolin Mantis also released as The Deadly Mantis (1978)
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Lau Kar-leung and David Chiang on the set of Shaolin Mantis also released as The Deadly Mantis (1978)
Shaolin Mantis (1978)
Those of you that follow me and love kung fu cinema may be happy to know that Shaolin Mantis is getting both a UK and US Blu Ray release next year (March 22st, UK. March 22nd, US).
Shaolin Mantis may be one of Lau Kar Leung more uneven films (I think it has pacing issues) but it more than makes up for that with fantastic fight scenes. It’s a must buy in my eyes. I’ll repost once the pre-order is available on Amazon.
Shaolin Mantis - 螳螂 (1978)
Shaolin Mantis (1978)
Lau Kar Leung choreographing Lily Li in Shaolin Mantis (1978)
Lily Li working on fight choreography with David Chiang and Wilson Tong on the set of Shaolin Mantis (1978)