The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1994 TV series)
| The Legend of the Condor Heroes |
DVD cover art |
| Genre |
Wuxia |
| Written by |
Louis Cha (original story)
Wong Kwok-fai |
| Directed by |
Leung Tak-wah
Yuen Ying-ming
Lam Kin-lung
Yun Wai-yee
Kong Kam-hung
Lau Kwok-ho
Lam Dik-on (action director) |
| Starring |
Julian Cheung
Athena Chu
Gallen Lo
Emily Kwan |
| Opening theme |
Juet Sai Juet Chiu (絕世絕招) performed by Julian Cheung and Jacklyn Wu |
| Ending theme |
Nan Tak Wu Tou (難得糊塗) performed by Julian Cheung |
| Composer(s) |
Joseph Koo
Hung King-fai |
| Country of origin |
Hong Kong |
| Language(s) |
Cantonese |
| No. of episodes |
35 |
| Production |
| Executive producer(s) |
Lee Tim-shing |
| Location(s) |
Hong Kong |
| Running time |
45 minutes per episode |
| Distributor |
TVB |
| Broadcast |
| Original channel |
TVB Jade |
| Picture format |
576i (SDTV) |
| Audio format |
Stereo |
| Original run |
October 3 – December 2, 1994 |
| Chronology |
| Related shows |
The Condor Heroes 95 (1995) |
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on TVB in 1994.
Cast
- Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.
- Julian Cheung as Kwok Ching
- Chu Wai-lin as young Kwok Ching
- Athena Chu as Wong Yung
- Gallen Lo as Yeung Hong
- Emily Kwan as Muk Nim-chi
- Lau Dan as Hung Tsat-kung
- Felix Lok as Wong Yeuk-see
- Wayne Lai as Chow Pak-tung
- Chu Tit-wo as Au-yeung Fung
- Newton Lai as Yat-dang
- Dominic Lam as Yeung Tit-sam
- Savio Tsang as Kwok Siu-tin
- Iwanbeo Leung as Bau Si-yeuk
- Ng Lai-ju as Lee Ping
- Wong Wai as Yuen-ngan Hung-lit
- Lau Kong as Genghis Khan
- Ben Wong as Tolui
- Chor Kin-ban as young Tolui
- Chan Pui-san as Wah-tsang
- Chor See-pui as young Wah-tsang
- Poon Man-bak as Jochi
- Ho Kam-ling as Chagatai
- Doi Siu-man as Ogodei
- Ho Ho-yuen as Jebe
- Lee Wai-man as Bok-yee-shu
- Cheung Hung-wai as Bok-yee-fat
- Lee Wong-sang as Muqali
- Tsui Bo-hin as Chek-lo-wan
- Lau Kwai-fong as Genghis Khan's wife
- Leung Siu-tik as Song-kwan
- Chun Hung as Jamukha
- Tam Yat-ching as Wang Khan
- Wong Wai-tak as Do-see
- Chan Chi-ho as young Do-see
- Mak Tsui-han as Mui Chiu-fung
- Joe Ma as Chan Yuen-fung
- Lam Sheung-mou as Yau Chui-kai
- Kong Chor-fai as Ma Yuk
- Chan Wing-chun as Wong Chui-yat
- Yu Mo-lin as Suen Bat-yee
- Gordon Lam as Wan Chi-ping
- Leung Yam-kei as Lau Chui-yuen
- Yip Chan-wah as Tam Chui-tsui
- Law Wai as Ho Dai-tung
- Kwok Tak-shun as Wong Chung-yeung
- Kong Ngai as Or Chan-ngok
- Ngai Wai as Chu Cung
- Wong Tin-chak as Hon Bo-kui
- Cheng Kah-sang as Nam Hei-yan
- Bok Kwan as Chuen Kam-fat
- Lee Yiu-king as Cheung Ah-sang
- Chan On-ying as Hon Siu-ying
- Lam Wai as Au-yeung Hak
- Kit Chan as Sor-ku
- Cheung Man-shui as Lau Ying
- Hung Chiu-fung as Kau Chin-yan
- Wong Seng-seung as Wong Dou-hin
- Lui Kin-kong as Koi Wan-cung
- Kwan Ching as Yuen-ngan Hong-hei
- Ho Pik-kin as Kiu-muk
- Chan Jui as Ching Yiu-ka
- Fong Kit as Luk Sing-fung
- Kwok Ching-hung as Luk Koon-ying
- Luk Ying-hong as Kui Ling-fung
- Kiu Hung as How Tung-hoi
- Chan Tik-hak as Sa Tung-tin
- Tang Yuk-wing as Leung Tsi-yung
- Mak Tsi-wan as Pang Lin-fu
- Cho Kai as Ling-chi Seung-yan
- Chan Min-leung as Lo Yau-kiuk
- Mak Ho-wai
- Wong Yat-fei
Trivia
- Although viewership ratings did not exceed the 1983 version, this series is known for being the most faithful to the novel. It is the second most-viewed adaptation of Louis Cha's works in the 1990s, with an average viewership rating of 32 points.[1]
- Julian Cheung, who played Kwok Ching, previously portrayed Chan Yuen-fung in The Mystery of the Condor Hero (1993).
- Emily Kwan, who played Muk Nim-chi, previously played Mui Chiu-fung in The Mystery of the Condor Hero.
- Lau Dan reprised his role as Hung Tsat-kung, whom he previously played in the 1983 version.
- Chu Tit-wo, who played Au-yeung Fung, previously played Kwok Siu-tin in the 1983 version.
- Lau Kong, who played Genghis Khan, previously played Yuen-ngan Hung-lit in the 1983 version.
- Kong Ngai reprised his role as Or Chan-ngok, whom he previously played in the 1983 version.
- Chan On-ying, who played Hong Siu-ying, previously played Sor-ku in the 1983 version.
- Joseph Koo and Wong Jim also wrote all the theme songs for the 1983 version, except for the first part, whose theme song was written by Tang Wai-hung.
References
External links
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Fate of the Last Empire
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TVB Jade First line series 1994
The Legend of the Condor Heroes
October 3 - December 2 |
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Glittering Moments • Trespassing • Conscience • Fate of the Last Empire • The Legend of the Condor Heroes • Love Cycle • Fate of the Clairvoyant • The Ching Emperor • Filthy Rich
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Crime and Passion • The Intangible Truth • Knot to Treasure • The Master of Martial Arts • Heartstrings • Gentle Reflections • Class of Distinction • Instinct |
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