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The Legend of the Book and the Sword (1976 TV series)

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Theme music composer
  
Joseph Koo

Original language(s)
  
Cantonese

Number of episodes
  
60

Executive producer
  
Wong Tin-lam

Country of origin
  
Hong Kong

First episode date
  
28 June 1976

Program creator
  
Jin Yong

Genre
  
Wuxia

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Written by
  
Louis Cha (original story)

Starring
  
Adam ChengLiza WangCandice YuLouise LeeHa YuPaul ChuKwan Hoi-sanGigi Wong

Opening theme
  
Syu Kim Yan Sau Luk (書劍恩仇錄) performed by Adam Cheng

Cast
  
Adam Cheng, Liza Wang, Kwan Hoi‑san

Similar
  
The Prince's Shadow, The Book and the Sword, The Heaven Sword an, Book and Sword - Gratitude, Chor Lau‑heung

The Legend of the Book and the Sword is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Book and the Sword. It was first broadcast on TVB in Hong Kong in 1976.

Contents

Cast

Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.
  • Adam Cheng as Chan Ka-lok / Kin-lung Emperor
  • Liza Wang as Fok-ching-tung
  • Candice Yu as Heung-heung
  • Louise Lee as Lok Bing
  • Paul Chu as Man Tai-loi
  • Ha Yu as Yu Yu-tung
  • Kwan Hoi-san as Luk Fei-ching
  • Shih Kien as Cheung Chiu-chung
  • Deborah Lee as Yuk-yu-yee
  • Gigi Wong as Lee Yun-chi
  • Ko Miu-see as Chow Yee
  • Lawrence Ng as Tsui Tin-wang
  • Cheung Wood-yau as Yu Man-ting
  • Wong Sun as Chiu Bun-san
  • Kwan Chung as Wai Chun-wah
  • Kong Ngai as Muk Cheuk-lun
  • Lo Kwok-wai as Lee Ho-sau
  • Lo Hoi-pang as Cheung Chun
  • Ng Man-tat as Cheung Sei-kan
  • Wong Yuen-sun as Shek Seung-ying
  • Tam Chuen-hing as Yeung Sing-hip
  • Lau Kwok-shing as Ha Hap-toi
  • Kam Lui as Fong Yau-tak
  • Yuen Siu-tien as Chan Cheng-tak
    • Note: The song titles are in Cantonese romanisation.
  • Syu Kim Yan Sau Luk (書劍恩仇錄; The Book and the Sword) performed by Adam Cheng / Roman Tam (as versionized.)
  • Si Nim (思念; Missing You) performed by Adam Cheng and Liza Wang
  • Si Si Mei Mun Chuk (事事未滿足; Never Satisfied) performed by Susanna Kwan
  • On La Ngo Chu (安拉我主; Allah, My Lord) performed by Liza Wang
  • Kam Sau Kin Kwan (錦繡乾坤; Beautiful Universe) performed by Adam Cheng
  • Yan Sang Yau Ho Kau (人生有何求; What Do You Ask For in Life) performed by Liza Wang
  • To Heung Wan (悼香魂; Mourning Heung-heung) performed by various cast members
  • Yau Ji Han (游子恨; Prodigal's Lament) performed by Adam Cheng
  • Syun Long (選郎; Choosing a Groom) performed by Liza Wang
  • Seung Sung (相送; Seeing Each Other Off) performed by Adam Cheng and Liza Wang
  • Luk Sui Ching Bo (綠水青波; Azure Waters, Blue Waves) performed by Liza Wang
  • Leung Siu Fa Yuet Ching (良宵花月情; Pleasant Feelings in the Night) performed by Susanna Kwan

    • References

    The Legend of the Book and the Sword (1976 TV series) Wikipedia
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