The Thundering Mantis

Year: 1980

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: Chinese

Director: Teddy Yip Wing-Cho

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Ah Chi (Ka‑Yan Leung) is a martial‑arts fanatic whose comedic kung‑fu antics constantly land him in trouble. When he clashes with Hsia (Eddie Ko) of the ruthless Jade Brotherhood, Hsia forces Chi’s master to expel him. Masterless and selling fish, Chi befriends a clever street kid whose uncle, Chow Tung (Chin Yuet Sang), teaches the wild Insane Mantis style. As the Jade Brotherhood seeks to dominate the town, Chi, under his new master, vows to defend his neighbourhood from the bullies.

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