Country of origin Hong Kong First episode date 9 December 1985 Number of episodes 40 Starring Adam Cheng; Michelle Yim | Original language(s) Cantonese Network Asia Television Language Standard Cantonese | |
Written by Mak Sau-yee
Cheng Gam-fuk
Cho Wai-leung
Tam Wai-sing
Poon Kin-gung
Yu Hon-wing Directed by Lee Lik-chi
Tang Chi-kit
Leung Heung-lan
Leung Chi-kin
Keung Ming-hoi
Tam Bei-tak Opening theme Bat Tsan To (八陣圖) performed by Adam Cheng Composer(s) Tang Siu-lam
Ng wai-nin Genres Historical period drama, Wuxia Similar Zhuge Liang, Guan Gong, The Legend of Guan Gong, Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisas, SD Gundam Sangoku |
The Legendary Prime Minister – Zhuge Liang is a Hong Kong television series based on the life of Zhuge Liang (Cantonese: Chu-kot Leung), a chancellor (or prime minister) of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period. Starring Adam Cheng as the title character, the series not only incorporates stories about Zhuge Liang from Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, but also includes some elements of wuxia and a fictional romance between Zhuge Liang and Xiaoqiao (Cantonese: Siu-kiu). The series was produced by ATV and first started airing in Hong Kong on 9 December 1985.
Cast
Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.References
The Legendary Prime Minister – Zhuge Liang Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA