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Dance of the Drunk Mantis
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Dance of the Drunk Mantis

1979-06-26 · 94 min · ★ 7.4

Action · Comedy

A year after training young Wong Fei-hung in the Drunken Fist, Beggar So discovers he has a son, Foggy, whom he attempts to train to no avail. Foggy is then trained in Drunken Fist from his uncle as he must face his father's rival, Rubber Legs, another Drunken Fist master who combines it with Mantis Fist to create a deadly style.

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Directors
Yuen Woo-ping
Production companies
Seasonal Film Corporation
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Simon Yuen Siu-TienSimon Yuen Siu-TienBeggar So
Sunny Yuen Shun-YiSunny Yuen Shun-YiFoggy
Hwang Jang-LeeHwang Jang-LeeRubber Legs
Corey YuenCorey YuenRubber Legs' Student
Linda Lin YingLinda Lin YingBeggar So's Wife
Yen Shi-KwanYen Shi-KwanSick Fist Master
Chin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-SangLoan Shark
Brandy Yuen Jan-YeungBrandy Yuen Jan-YeungFake Beggar So
Dean Shek TinDean Shek TinMoneybags
David WuDavid WuPickpocket
Lee Fat-YuenLee Fat-YuenNoodle Kiosk Scammer, Duck Style
Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-ChiuNoodle Kiosk Scammer, Chicken Style
Yuen MiuYuen MiuWaiter
Lam Tit-ChingLam Tit-ChingWaiter
Wong Yau-HoWong Yau-HoNoodle Kiosk Owner

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