![]() ![]() Everyone perfectly fits into his or her role as portrayed in the novel. Although the fight scenes in the 1983 Condor Heroes are not as technically accomplished as newer efforts, the physical performances of the actors and actresses more than compensate for any shortcomings.Īpart from the outstanding production team, the cast was also crucial to the overwhelming success of this drama. It's apparent that the actors and actresses put a lot of effort into the fight scenes. ![]() The now-famous producer Wai Ka Fai wrote the script, and the world-renowned Ching Siu Tung choreographed the kung fu.Ĭhing Siu Tung's action design is highly impressive by modern standards, as hand-to-hand combat was used as opposed to the computer graphics-generated fight scenes and explosions widely used nowadays. Directing the series was Wong Tin Lam, a veteran filmmaker since the 1950s and a Golden Horse nominee for Best Supporting Actor for Election in 2005. The late Siu Sang, well-known for producing high quality martial arts TV dramas, served as the series' producer. The production team was the most formidable one that could be gathered in Hong Kong at the time. Reportedly, the drama once attained a 90% audience share and achieved the highest ratings among all Hong Kong TV dramas in 1983. The 1983 TVB Version The 1983 version of The Return of the Condor Heroes was a striking success when it was first broadcast on TV. Although Yeung Gor and Dragon Girl have faced a lot of obstacles in developing their atypical relationship, their love for each other keeps growing, just like their martial arts skills. The only person she is concerned with is her apprentice, Yeung Gor. An innocent and emotionless young lady who lived in a tomb since infancy, Dragon Girl does not care about anything in the outside world either. Morals during ancient times forbid a disciple to fall in love with his master, but Yeung Gor does not care how others see him and his love for Dragon Girl remains immovable and unconditional. Although Yeung Gor appears to flirt with girls all the time, his love for Dragon Girl is actually undivided and everlasting. The Return of the Condor Heroes follows the growth and development of the brave and handsome hero Yeung Gor, and focuses on his love for his martial arts teacher, Dragon Girl. However, none of the above adaptations has attained the popularity of the Andy Lau and Idy Chan version. There is even a Japanese anime based on this popular swordplay novel. Many other TV adaptations were made afterwards, such as the 1995 TVB version starring Louis Koo and Carman Lee, the Singaporean version with Christopher Li Ming Shun and Fan Wen Fang, the Taiwanese version featuring Richie Jen and Jacklyn Wu, and the latest Mainland Chinese version with Wang Xiaoming and Liu Yifei. ![]() However, the best-known version of The Return of the Condor Heroes is the 1983 TVB version starring Andy Lau and Idy Chan. Yung Ching Ching, action choreographer Lau Kar Leung's wife, now a solicitor). The other version, titled Little Dragon Maiden, features the late superstar Leslie Cheung and Mary Jean Reimer (a.k.a. The first one Brave Archer and His Mate, directed by the famous Chang Cheh, stars Alexander Fu and Gigi Wong. The Shaw Brothers made two movies based on the novel in 1982. A 4-episode adaptation was made in 1960, starring Patrick Tse Yin (Hong Kong singer Nicholas Tse's father) and Nam Hung, followed by a longer TV series in 1976. Among all of Jin Yong's works, The Return of the Condor Heroes is perhaps the most frequently adapted. Louis Cha) have always been favored by producers and directors for adaptation into television and movies. Your name will be acknowledged in LARGE FONT in the "Special Thanks" section at the end of every print book of this limited Collector's Edition.The Condor Heroes Swordplay novels by Jin Yong (a.k.a. Choose your own serial numbers for the two boxsets, from #1 to #1000 e.g. Thank-you meeting with comic artist Wee Tian Beng (in Singapore or over video call)Ĥ. Receive a framed 1:1 (up to A3 size) high-quality artwork print of any page of your choiceģ. This is the grandest tier we can offer for this campaign, which includes everything from the TWIN CONDOR HEROES pledge tier, along with exclusive, customised rewards - just for ONE special, invincible, legendary backer! We are eternally grateful for your awe-inspiring contribution to Jin Yong and Wee Tian Beng's comic book series.Ģ. ![]()
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