The Legend of the Condor Heroes
Created by Johnnie To
On TVB Jade
A classic wuxia epic spanning 59 episodes that balances martial action with romantic and familial bonds, grounded in a beloved literary adaptation.
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.
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