Mantis Fists and Tiger Claws of Shaolin A.K.A. Xie Hai Tang Lang Chou (血海螳螂仇) (1977)

Mantis Fists and Tiger Claws of Shaolin is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Cheung Sam and Simon Chui Yee-ang, starring John Cheung Ng-long, Siu Tak-foo, Sarina Choi, Chuk Guen, Dean Shek Tin, and Ng Long. Also released as Xie Hai Tang Lang Chou, this unusual kung fu thriller blends mystery, revenge, and the deadly techniques of Praying Mantis boxing into a fast-paced martial arts adventure. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who appreciate rare Hong Kong martial arts films and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

A skilled martial artist arrives in a quiet village expecting a peaceful stay, only to discover that residents are being brutally murdered under mysterious circumstances. Rumors spread of a terrifying fighter whose deadly Praying Mantis techniques make him seem almost unstoppable. As the body count rises, the young hero begins unraveling the truth behind the killings, uncovering a trail of vengeance, hidden identities, and long-buried secrets. Each encounter brings him closer to a climactic battle where Tiger Claw and Mantis styles collide in a series of hard-hitting martial arts confrontations.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Mantis Fists and Tiger Claws of Shaolin offers something different from the typical revenge film by combining a murder mystery with traditional kung fu action. Fans of classic martial arts cinema enjoy its unusual storyline, distinctive Praying Mantis techniques, and energetic fight choreography, while collectors appreciate its place among the independent Hong Kong productions that explored lesser-seen kung fu styles during the late 1970s.

• A.K.A.: Xie Hai Tang Lang Chou (血海螳螂仇)
• Directors: Cheung Sam, Simon Chui Yee-ang
• Starring: John Cheung Ng-long, Siu Tak-foo, Sarina Choi, Chuk Guen, Dean Shek Tin, Ng Long
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Release Year: 1977

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