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Kung Fu•Season 1•Episode 9

The Praying Mantis Kills

7.7/10 · 183 votesMar 15, 197350 min

Ranked #15 of 15 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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A frightened boy, defending a jail against the bandits who killed his sheriff father, inspires courage in an adult coward. At the moment of truth, Caine teaches them both to temper justice with mercy.

Directed byRobert Butler

Written byRobert Lewin

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Cast4

David Carradine

Kwai Chang Caine

Keye Luke

Master Po

Philip Ahn

Master Kan

Radames Pera

Young Caine

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Robert Butler

Director

Robert Lewin

Writer

Paul F. Edwards

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Episode Summary

"The Praying Mantis Kills" is episode 9 of Kung Fu season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 183 votes, ranking #15 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Robert Butler and written by Robert Lewin, it aired on March 15, 1973.

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