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The Legend of the Condor Heroes

1983 3 seasons 59 episodes
68 Pulse
8.5 IMDb
Long haul 41 hours
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Plot

The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1983. The 59 episodes long series is divided into three parts. This 1983 version is considered by many to be a classic television adaptation of the novel and features the breakthrough role of Barbara Yung, who played Huang Rong.

Credits

Created by: Johnnie To

Cast: Felix Wong Yat-Wah, Barbara Yung, Michael Miu Kiu-Wai, Sharon Yeung, Danny Lau Dan, Yeung Chak-Lam

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