The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Singaporean television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was broadcast from 2 June to 27 July 1998 on TCS Eighth Frequency in Singapore and was later released on other Asian television networks.
| The Return of the Condor Heroes | |||||||
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| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 神鵰俠侶 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 神雕侠侣 | ||||||
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| Genre | Wuxia | ||||||
| Based on | The Return of the Condor Heroes by Louis Cha | ||||||
| Directed by | Cai Jingsheng Huang Fenfei | ||||||
| Starring | Christopher Lee Fann Wong | ||||||
| Opening theme | Yuyan (预言) performed by Phil Chang and Fann Wong | ||||||
| Ending theme | Yuyan (预言) performed by Phil Chang and Fann Wong | ||||||
| Country of origin | Singapore | ||||||
| Original language | Mandarin | ||||||
| No. of episodes | 40 | ||||||
| Production | |||||||
| Production location | Singapore | ||||||
| Running time | 45 minutes per episode | ||||||
| Production company | TCS | ||||||
| Original release | |||||||
| Network | TCS Eighth Frequency | ||||||
| Release | 2 June – 27 July 1998 | ||||||
Cast edit
- Christopher Lee as Yang Guo
- Cai Yiwei as Yang Guo (young)
- Fann Wong as Xiaolongnü
- Zhu Houren as Guo Jing
- Shirley Ho as Huang Rong
- Florence Tan as Guo Fu
- He Sixian as Guo Fu (young)
- Yvonne Lim as Guo Xiang
- Constance Song as Cheng Ying
- Chen Xiaoqing as Cheng Ying (young)
- Evelyn Tan as Lu Wushuang
- Zheng Xin'er as Lu Wushuang (young)
- Zheng Geping as Jinlun Fawang
- Pan Lingling as Li Mochou
- Chen Shucheng as Huang Yaoshi
- Yang Yue as Hong Qigong
- Richard Low as Ouyang Feng
- Liang Tian as Yideng
- Mak Hiu-wai as Zhou Botong
- Huang Shinan as Gongsun Zhi
- Deborah Sim as Gongsun Lü'e
- Zhu Xiufeng as Qiu Qianchi
- Li Nanxing as Lu Liding
- Zoe Tay as Lu Erniang
- Ix Shen as Huodu
- Yang Tianfu as Da'erba
- Yao Wenlong as Yelü Qi
- Joey Swee as Yelü Yan
- Lau Leng Leng as Wanyan Ping
- Andi Lim as Yin Zhiping
- Liang Weidong as Zhao Zhijing
- Ye Shipin as Qiu Qianren / Ci'en
- Yan Bingliang as Wu Santong
- Ding Lan as Wu Sanniang
- Huang Guoliang as Wu Xiuwen
- Lin Bingjun as Wu Xiuwen (young)
- Thomas Ng as Wu Dunru
- Wang Ruixian as Wu Dunru (young)
- Christie Wong as Shagu
- Chen Guohua as Lu Youjiao
- Aric Ho as Guo Polu
- Wu Kaishen as Kublai Khan
- Xu Meiluan as Hong Lingbo
- Zheng Wen as Xiaoxiangzi
- Zhong Shurong as Nimoxing
- Fu Youming as Zhu Ziliu
- Zhu Yuye as Yinggu
- Wang Guanlong as Feng Mofeng
- Li Haisheng as Qiu Chuji
- Yu Jialun as Hao Datong
- Lin Ruping as Sun Bu'er
- Chen Tianci as Ma Yu
- Guo Weiqiang as Wang Chuyi
- Zeng Sipei as Granny Sun
- Tang Hu as Ke Zhen'e
- Dai Peng as Fan Yiweng
- Yun Changcou as Big-headed Ghost
Nominations edit
| Accolade | Award | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Awards 1998 Show 2 红星大奖 1998 下半场 |
Best Actor 最佳男主角 |
Christopher Lee 李铭顺 |
Nominated |
| Best Actress 最佳女主角 |
Fann Wong 范文芳 |
Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角 |
Yvonne Lim 林湘萍 |
Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角 |
Zheng Geping 郑各评 |
Nominated | |
| Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧 |
— | Nominated |
Soundtrack edit
| Return of the Condor Heroes (神鵰俠侶) | |
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| Soundtrack album CD by Various | |
| Released | 2 June 1998 |
| Recorded | 2 June 1998 |
| Label | TCS |
| Producer | TCS |
- Yuansan Yuanju (Yuyan) (緣散緣聚 (預言); Fate Comes and Leaves) - the main theme song, performed by Phil Chang and Fann Wong
- Gumu Qiyuan (古墓奇緣; Strange Encounter in the Ancient Tomb)
- Xueling Liqing (雪嶺離情; Separation on the Snowy Ridge)
- Jueqing Yougu (絕情幽谷; Passionless Valley)
- Yunü Xinjing (Shiqing) (玉女心經 (示情); Jade Maiden Heart Sutra (Expression of Love)) - sub theme song, performed by Fann Wong
- Xinmo Ruxue (心魔如血; Devil in the Heart is like Blood)
- Qinghuai Rusi (情懷如絲; Feelings Are Like Threads)
- Liangbin Rushuang (Yisheng Tai Duanzan) (兩鬢如霜 (一生太短暫); Hair Resembles Frost (Life is Too Short)) - sub theme song, performed by Christopher Lee
- Shendiao Xiangban (神鵰相伴; Divine Condor as Companion)
- Fenxin Huahui (Xinling Xiangtong) (焚心化灰 (心靈相通); Burning Heart Reduced to Ashes (Spiritual Link)) - sub theme song, performed by Chang Lufeng
- Xiazhi Dazhe (俠之大者; Hero)
- Hongyan Zhulei (紅顏珠淚; Beauty and Tears like Pearls) - performed by Chen Yuyun
- Sanmei Jinzhen (三枚金針; The Three Golden Needles)
- Yuansan Yuanju (緣散緣聚; Fate Comes and Leaves) - television version of the main theme, performed by Fann Wong and Phil Chang
- Xianlü Xianzong (俠侶仙踪; Heroic Couple's Immortal Trail)
