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The Thundering Mantis

"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.

Top Cast

  • Bryan Leung Kar-Yan

    Bryan Leung Kar-Yan

    Ah Chi

  • Chang Hai-Fen

    Chang Hai-Fen

    Shu Len

  • Eddy Ko Hung

    Eddy Ko Hung

    Shiao Tse Tung

  • Wong Yat-Lung

    Wong Yat-Lung

    The Kid

  • Chin Yuet-Sang

    Chin Yuet-Sang

    Grandfather

  • Li Kun

    Li Kun

    Fish shop owner

  • Fang Mian

    Fang Mian

    Shu Len's Father

  • Ma Chin-Ku

    Ma Chin-Ku

    White Suit Underboss

  • Sun Lan

    Sun Lan

    Pharmacy Boss

Overview

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.

Rating

5.8 / 10
9 Reviews
1 Popular

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