The Legendary Fok
| Company type | Television drama |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
| Products | TV drama series |
The Legendary Fok is a Hong Kong TV drama from 1981 inspired by the life story of martial arts master Huo Yuanjia (known in Cantonese as Fok Yuen-gap). The narrative includes a significant subplot revolving around Chen Zhen (Cantonese: Chan Zan), a fictional disciple of Huo Yuanjia and the lead character in the 1972 film Fist of Fury. This series was broadcast on RTV, which is currently known as ATV, in Hong Kong.
Cast
- Note: Some names are presented using Cantonese romanisation.
- Wong Yuen-sun portraying Fok Yuen-gap
- Bruce Leung as Chan Zan
- Michelle Yim in the role of Chiu Sin-nam
- Bonnie Ngai playing Wong Sau-chi (Sakurako)
- Newton Lai cast as Lung Hoi-sang
- Bill Tung as Fok Yan-tai
- Cheng Lui in the role of Chiu Sing-hin
- Mak Tin-yan portraying Wong Hei-man (Tanaka)
- Lau Kong as Fok Yuen-mou
- Tam Wing-kit playing Lau Chun-shing
- Yeung Kar-on cast as Luk Tai-on
- Gam San in the role of Chiu Chun-nam
- Yip Tin-hang portraying Chiu Chun-bak
- Ng Kwok-sing as Fok Yuen-ying
- Ng Wui cast as Chau-ye
Remake
In 2008, a new adaptation titled Huo Yuanjia (also known as The Legendary Fok 2008) was directed by Kuk Kwok-leung. The remake featured performances by Ekin Cheng, Jordan Chan, Zhou Muyin, Bryan Leung, Ding Li, and Qu Yue.
The original theme song, "The Great Wall Never Falls," sung by Johnny Yip, was retained for both the 2008 remake and the 2001 Huo Yuanjia series. Notably, the 2001 version presented the song in Mandarin with a different vocalist.
External links
- Reviews of The Legendary Fok on spcnet.tv