The Deer and the Cauldron (2014 TV series)

The Deer and the Cauldron

Poster
Genre Wuxia, comedy, historical fiction
Written by Louis Cha (original story)
Liu Dianrun
Directed by Lai Shui-ching
Billy Tang
Tam Yui-ming
Hsiao Pi-sun
Starring Han Dong
Wei Qianxiang
Zhang Meng
Jia Qing
Zhao Yuanyuan
Viann Zhang
Lou Yixiao
Opening theme Tianyi Ruci (天意如此) performed by He Huihui and Lu Yang
Ending theme Ni Bushi Wo Congxiao Xiang Jia De Da Yingxiong (你不是我从小想嫁的大英雄) performed by Wang Le
Composer(s) Lin Hai
Feng Shuo
Liu Chia-chang
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 50
Production
Producer(s) Wu Dun
Chen Pinxiang
Location(s) Xiangshan Film City
Hengdian World Studios
Cinematography Zhao Xiaoding
Running time 45 minutes per episode
Production company(s) 1. Huace Film & TV Production
2. Dongyang Daqian Media
Broadcast
Original channel Anhui TV
Sichuan TV
Yunnan TV
Original run 20 December 2014 – 9 January 2015
The Deer and the Cauldron
Traditional Chinese 鹿鼎記
Simplified Chinese 鹿鼎记
Literal meaning Tale of the Deer and the Cauldron

The Deer and the Cauldron is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Deer and the Cauldron. It was directed by Lai Shui-ching, and starred Han Dong, Wei Qianxiang and others. The series was shot from September–December 2013, and first aired on Anhui TV, Sichuan TV and Yunnan TV from 20 December 2014 to 9 January 2015.

Cast

  • Han Dong as Wei Xiaobao
  • Wei Qianxiang as Kangxi Emperor
  • Zhang Meng as Shuang'er
  • Lou Yixiao as Princess Jianning
  • Viann Zhang as Su Quan
  • Jia Qing as A'ke / Chen Yuanyuan
  • Wu Qian as Mu Jianping
  • Zhao Yuanyuan as Fang Yi
  • Wang Yahui as Zeng Rou
  • Wang Lin as Wei Chunhua
  • Michelle Yim as Empress Dowager
  • Lai Shui-ching as Oboi
  • Ji Chunhua as Hai Dafu
  • Li Qingxiang as Songgotu
  • Liu Yong as Duolong
  • Wen Jie as Prince Kang
  • He Zhonghua as Chen Jinnan
  • Wang Wanjuan as Jiunan
  • Feng Jingao as Wu Sangui
  • Gu Bin as Wu Yingxiong
  • Lin Jiangguo as Zheng Keshuang
  • Meng Fei as Feng Xifan
  • Liu Dekai as Shunzhi Emperor
  • Ashton Chen as Jingyuan
  • Jin Song as Mao Shiba
  • Lu Yong as Hong Antong
  • Tan Limin as Tao Hongying
  • Min Zheng as Feng Jizhong
  • Yu Kar-lun as Taoist Xuanzhen
  • Wu Lipeng as Mu Jiansheng
  • Wu Huaxin as Liu Yizhou
  • Ren Xihong as Wu Lishen
  • Xu Ming as Liu Dahong
  • Tang Jin as Wen Youyi
  • Hou Ruixiang as Wen Youdao
  • Liu Changde as Feng Yifei
  • Liu Changsheng as Xu Tianchuan
  • Lin Yizheng as Thin Monk
  • Gu Dechao as Fat Monk
  • Wang Yi as Mao Dongzhu
  • Zhong Lei as Bai Hanfeng
  • Li Quanyou as Guan Anji
  • Liu Wei as Qian Laoben
  • Zhu Jiazhen as Qi Laosan
  • Zhong Jiufu as Yang Yizhi
  • Xie Qijun as Zhao Qixian
  • Han Yinlong as Taoist Wugen

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