Shaolin Mantis (1978) featured a cast of 40 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (42%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Lau Kar-Wing, age 82. This film starred David Chiang Da-Wei and Lily Li.
42% still with us· verified cast20% of full cast · incl. 21 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 42% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.2 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast40 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 David Chiang Da-Wei Wai Fung | Wai Fung | Living | 29/06/1947 | 79 | — | 31 |
 Lily Li Gi Gi's Mother | Gi Gi's Mother | Deceased | 14/06/1950 | 74 | 27/10/2024 | 28 |
 Lau Kar-Wing Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather | Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather | Living | 01/01/1944 | 82 | — | 34 |
 Cecilia Wong Tien Gi-Gi | Tien Gi-Gi | Living | 14/04/1956 | 70 | — | 22 |
 Norman Tsui Siu-Keung Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle | Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle | Deceased | 16/10/1950 | 73 | 01/09/2024 | 28 |
 Wai Wang Emperor Ping Xi | Emperor Ping Xi | Deceased | 03/11/1936 | 70 | 01/01/2007 | 42 |
 Wilson Tong Wai-Shing Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle | Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle | Living | — | — | — | — |
 John Cheung Ng-Long Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles | Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles | Living | — | — | — | — |
 Lee Hoi-Sang Mongolian Fighter | Mongolian Fighter | Deceased | 15/04/1941 | 83 | 09/09/2024 | 37 |
 Gordon Liu Chia-Hui Shaolin Fighting Monk | Shaolin Fighting Monk | Living | 22/08/1951 | 75 | — | 27 |
 Ching Miao Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father | Wai Jing Yuan, Wai Fung's Father | Deceased | 15/03/1913 | 75 | 01/01/1989 | 65 |
 Teresa Ha Ping Gi Gi's 1st Aunt | Gi Gi's 1st Aunt | Deceased | 06/10/1937 | 81 | 05/08/2019 | 41 |
 Wong Ching-Ho Teacher Wong | Teacher Wong | Deceased | 23/09/1919 | 93 | 01/01/2013 | 59 |
 Lun Ga-Chun Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant | Little Fatty, Gi Gi's Servant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Peter Chan Lung Guard (uncredited) | Guard (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Chan Ming-Wai (extra) (uncredited) | (extra) (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cheung Chok-Chow Townsfolk (uncredited) | Townsfolk (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Johnny Cheung Wa Guard (uncredited) | Guard (uncredited) | Living | 05/12/1955 | 70 | — | 23 |
 Chin Chun Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited) | Lord of Imperial Decree (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Chin Yuet-Sang Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) | Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Chu Kai Servant (uncredited) | Servant (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Got Ping (extra) (uncredited) | (extra) (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ho Bo-Sing Servant (uncredited) | Servant (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ho Kei-Cheong Guard (uncredited) | Guard (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hsiao Ho Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) | Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) | Living | 02/03/1956 | 70 | — | 22 |
 Kei Ho-Chiu (extra) (uncredited) | (extra) (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lam Hak-Ming Servant (uncredited) | Servant (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lau Chun Eunuch (uncredited) | Eunuch (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 King Lee King-Chu (extra) (uncredited) | (extra) (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lui Hung Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited) | Wai Fung's Mother (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mang Hoi Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) | Opponent in Credit's Prologue (uncredited) | Deceased | 02/05/1958 | 65 | 09/10/2023 | 20 |
Nam Wai (extra) (uncredited) | (extra) (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sai Gwa-Pau Townsfolk (uncredited) | Townsfolk (uncredited) | Deceased | 07/10/1918 | 82 | 12/03/2001 | 60 |
 San Sin (extra) (uncredited) | (extra) (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | 27/08/2023 | — |
 Tam Ying Matchmaker | Matchmaker | Deceased | 01/01/1915 | 86 | 03/02/2001 | 63 |
 Tang Wing-Siu Guard (uncredited) | Guard (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ting Tung Townsfolk (uncredited) | Townsfolk (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 To Wing-Leung Townsfolk (uncredited) | Townsfolk (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wong Chi-Keung (extra) (uncredited) | (extra) (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Yeung Wah Guard (uncredited) | Guard (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |