The Return of the Condor Heroes (Singaporean TV series)

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The Return of the Condor Heroes
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Promotional poster
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 神鵰俠侶
Simplified Chinese 神雕侠侣
Genre Wuxia
Based on The Return of the Condor Heroes
by Louis Cha
Directed byCai Jingsheng
Huang Fenfei
Starring Christopher Lee
Fann Wong
Opening themeYuyan (预言) performed by Phil Chang and Fann Wong
Ending themeYuyan (预言) performed by Phil Chang and Fann Wong
Country of originSingapore
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes40
Production
Production locationSingapore
Running time45 minutes per episode
Production company TCS
Original release
Network TCS Eighth Frequency
Release2 June (1998-06-02) 
27 July 1998 (1998-07-27)

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.

Contents

Cast

Nominations

AccoladeAwardNomineeResult
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

Return of the Condor Heroes
(神鵰俠侶)
Soundtrack album CDby
Various
Released2 June 1998
Recorded2 June 1998
Label TCS
Producer TCS
  1. Yuansan Yuanju (Yuyan) (緣散緣聚 (預言); Fate Comes and Leaves) - the main theme song, performed by Phil Chang and Fann Wong
  2. Gumu Qiyuan (古墓奇緣; Strange Encounter in the Ancient Tomb)
  3. Xueling Liqing (雪嶺離情; Separation on the Snowy Ridge)
  4. Jueqing Yougu (絕情幽谷; Passionless Valley)
  5. Yunü Xinjing (Shiqing) (玉女心經 (示情); Jade Maiden Heart Sutra (Expression of Love)) - sub theme song, performed by Fann Wong
  6. Xinmo Ruxue (心魔如血; Devil in the Heart is like Blood)
  7. Qinghuai Rusi (情懷如絲; Feelings Are Like Threads)
  8. 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
  9. Shendiao Xiangban (神鵰相伴; Divine Condor as Companion)
  10. 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
  11. Xiazhi Dazhe (俠之大者; Hero)
  12. Hongyan Zhulei (紅顏珠淚; Beauty and Tears like Pearls) - performed by Chen Yuyun
  13. Sanmei Jinzhen (三枚金針; The Three Golden Needles)
  14. Yuansan Yuanju (緣散緣聚; Fate Comes and Leaves) - television version of the main theme, performed by Fann Wong and Phil Chang
  15. Xianlü Xianzong (俠侶仙踪; Heroic Couple's Immortal Trail)

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