When a once infamous criminal decides to give up his lifestyle and return the many treasures he has stolen to their rightful owners; he is promptly murdered by his partners in crime. To avenge his death is his son, with the deadly "mantis fist".
Practical Effects
Actual mantis fist techniques, not CGI nonsense.
Stunts
1978 Hong Kong stunt work: dangerous and beautiful.
Director
Ling Shang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Barry Chan was a Taiwan-based martial artist who rarely starred in lead roles; this was one of his few headlining opportunities.
The mantis style depicted is Northern Praying Mantis, developed in Shandong province and known for rapid 'plucking' hand movements mimicking the insect's prey capture.
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