In the 80s of the last century, martial arts dramas were "abundant", and many excellent martial arts costume dramas were filmed in Hong Kong and Taiwan, which caused quite a stir after they were broadcast in the mainland.
Although the martial arts dramas at that time, the costumes, scenes and martial arts design were very simple and simple, but they still became a precious childhood memory for many post-70s and 80s. Today we will take stock of 10 classic Taiwanese martial arts dramas in the 80s. If you have watched more than three films, it proves that you are old.
The first "Cold Moon Lone Star Sword"
"Cold Moon Lone Star Sword" is directed by Li Peng, starring Che Xuan, Zhang Qian, Yang Kaiqi, Xiao Dalu, Ma Jingtao and others. It premiered in 1984.
The story tells the story of Qin Jian, the "Four Heavenly Kings" of martial arts, and Wei Renjun, the "Blood Moth Gang", who colluded to kill Bai Xiaotian and his wife and take half of their treasure map. Bai Qiushuang, the daughter of Bai Xiaotian, practiced peerless martial arts for revenge, and walked the rivers and lakes with the "Phoenix Back Sword". Sima Changfeng and the "Longyang Knife", Gu Mutian, and Tianfeng Nu helped each other, and finally killed Qin Jian and Wei Renjun to eliminate harm for the martial arts.
The overall look of this drama is simple, and most of the actors' costumes, including several leading actors, are worn to the end. In terms of martial arts design, a large number of laser special effects are used, which is a major feature of this play. But it's used too often, and the visual effect is not good if you see too much. Fortunately, the plot is compact and coherent, and it is engaging. It is worth mentioning that Ma Jingtao, who played a supporting role in the play, became popular across the Taiwan Strait and three places in the late 80s and 90s because of his starring role in Qiong Yao's drama.
In 2003, Mainland Middle Road Film and Television remade this work as "Snow Goddess Dragon", which aroused enthusiastic responses. Dong Xuan became an instant hit with this drama.
The second "Condor Heroes"
"The Condor Heroes" is produced by Taiwan's China Television, produced by Zhou You, co-starring Meng Fei, Pan Yingzi, Shen Hairong, Ying Xiaowei and others, and premiered in 1984. In order to protect the local film and television industry, Taiwan did not introduce the Hong Kong version of "The Condor Heroes", which was very popular at that time, but invested in filming one by itself, so Pan Yingzi's version of "The Condor Heroes" was born.
I believe everyone is already familiar with the story of Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu. The Hong Kong version of "The Condor Heroes" is already a classic that is difficult to surpass. But this version was also quite well-known at the time. The show achieved amazing ratings during its broadcast in Taiwan, and the male and female protagonists in the play, Meng Fei and Pan Yingzi, were hailed as the best on-screen couple.
Pan Yingzi's version of Little Dragon Girl is known as the most beautiful version. Although Li Ruotong's version of "Little Dragon Girl" is regarded as a classic, she is remembered for her elegant and cold temperament. If you only look at her appearance, Pan Yingzi is definitely better. The little dragon girl played by Pan Yingzi is amazing, cute and cute, and the spirit is compelling, which complements the lively Meng Fei, and the two stand together as a pair of living Yang Guo and Little Dragon Girl.
After the play was introduced to the mainland, it also caused quite a stir. The theme song "Prancing Horse Jianghu Road" sung by Daniel Zhang and Jin Peishan became a classic, and the song spread all over the streets.
The third "Heroes of China"
After the fire of "The Condor Heroes", Taiwan's China Television launched "The Heroes of Shenzhou" in 1985. Just by looking at the title of the play, you know that it is rubbing the popularity of "The Condor Heroes". The play is adapted from Liang Yusheng's original novel "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch", still starring Pan Yingzi and Meng Fei, and actors such as Wu Yuanjun, Pei Xinyu, and Ying Xiaowei also participated.
The story tells the story of the sword demon Dugu seeking defeat and the jade fairy turning against each other due to misunderstanding, each founding a sect and vowing to defeat each other. After the death of the Jade Fairy, Dugu sought defeat and repented, sealed the Sword Demon Divine Palace, and lost his self-created sword technique of returning love. Twenty years later, Xiao Yuxue, the daughter of the Red Flower Ghost Mother, and Bai Yunfei, the son of Qingyun Jushi, met unexpectedly and fell in love with each other. However, the undercurrents of the rivers and lakes are surging, and the relationship between the two has been tested again and again. In the end, a lover eventually became a family, and a pair of fairy couples traveled to China.
After the broadcast of this drama, it became popular on the screen, and the plot of each episode became a topic of conversation after dinner. Xiao Yuxue played by Pan Yingzi is smart and beautiful, and the image of a couple with Bai Yunfei is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Especially the love story between them, which touched countless audiences.
Due to technical limitations at the time, some of the locations were not filmed on location. And despite the slightly blurry quality, its unique charm is still unforgettable. In particular, the theme song "Unforgettable" is still widely sung today.
The fourth "Flying Flowers and the Moon"
"Flying Flowers and the Moon" is a costume martial arts drama directed by Gao Baoshu and starring Huang Yuanshen, Miao Kexiu, Kurata Baozhao, Zou Linlin and others. It was launched in 1985.
This drama is adapted from the martial arts novel of the same name by Wo Longsheng, which tells the story of endless disputes in the rivers and lakes, and the emperor's secret edict triggers a competition for martial arts masters among the princes. In order to save Zhao Youlan's father, Xiao Hanyue went through hardships and dangers, but encountered Zhao Youlan being confused by the Gu Poison Gate and becoming an enemy. Xiao Hanyue got the "Qiankun Heart Sutra", practiced divine skills, and returned to Penglai Cave.
The design of the characters in the play is quite distinctive, and although the fabric material cannot be compared with modern times, it brings comfort to the audience. Especially Miao Kexiu's ancient costumes, which are full of fairy spirit and amazing.
What is impressive in the play is the mysterious incantation - "Poison is not poison, the body is not the body, and the poison body is all restrained; Gu is not Gu, women are not women, Gu women are invincible. In addition, the theme song in the play is also beautiful and pleasant.
The fifth "Flying Swallow Dragon"
"Feiyan Dragon" is a martial arts drama directed by Zhou You and starring Er Dongsheng, Zhao Xinyan, Shi Si, Long Tianxiang and others. It aired in 1985.
The story tells the story of Ming Wuzong Zhengde who was bewitched by the eunuch Liu Jin and others, indulged in wine, pampered the beautiful Bai Yudai, named Concubine Dai, and gave birth to a daughter Princess Lauder, which caused the queen to be jealous. Liu Jin forced Concubine Dai to death, and Zhao Haiping and Cui Die rescued Princess Lauder and lived in seclusion in Baiyun Gorge. Bai Yanfei learned to achieve divine skills, but took revenge but accidentally killed a stand-in, hid in the beggar gang, took care of Princess Lauder, and secretly helped Zhao Haiping to get "The Secret of Returning to the Yuan". Zhao Haiping is obsessed with martial arts, and Cui Die runs away with half of her secrets, lives in seclusion in the ghost labyrinth, and gives birth to a daughter, Fluttershy. Zhao Haiping raised Zhu Ruolan as an adult and taught martial arts. Twenty years later, Zhu Ruolan went down the mountain to meet Yang Menghuan, experienced hardships, and the two were emotionally entangled. The end ending was unexpected.
Yang Menghuan played by Er Dongsheng can be called the luckiest male protagonist in martial arts dramas. Every time you are in trouble, there is always a beautiful woman to help. There are five women in the play who have a soft spot for him. It can be seen that Er Dongsheng is extraordinary. The heroine Zhu Ruolan played by Shi Si, with outstanding martial arts, outstanding appearance, and outstanding wisdom and temperament, after meeting the male protagonist Yang Menghuan, wrote a touching chapter of the hero's children's long-term love.
This TV series is the third work of the famous martial arts novelist Wo Longsheng, and it is also his first work with a beginning and an end. The play is known as the pinnacle of Taiwanese martial arts dramas and represents the highest level of Taiwanese martial arts dramas.
The sixth "Silkworm Rechanges"
"Silkworm Changes" is produced by Wei Xin, starring Gu Guanzhong, Zeng Yajun, Zhang Fujian, Lan Wenqing and others. It aired in 1984.
In 1979, Hong Kong Li's TV station filmed "Silkworm Transformation" while creating, which caused a huge sensation after it was broadcast in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Taiwan's China Television saw the huge business opportunities contained in it, so in 1984, based on Huang Ying's novel of the same name, it filmed "The Silkworm Changes Again". In the early 90s, the drama continued to be broadcast on TV stations in various provinces and cities in the mainland.
As a sequel to "The Transformation of the Silkworm", "The Silkworm Changes" cleverly integrates the plot of the Hong Kong drama "The Dragon Jue" and Huang Ying's novel "The Silkworm Changes Again". The story tells the story of Yun Feiyang's three battles, Dugu was invincible, became the first in martial arts, lived in seclusion in Shaolin, and defeated the immortal gods with silkworm skills. For the Central Plains Martial Arts, he went to Miao Xinjiang to explore the relationship between the Heavenly Silkworm Gong and the Heavenly Demon Gong, and defeated Meng Du, but he was poisoned by Sa Gao's Gu Mother and was sucked out of his internal strength by Meng Du and died. When Fu Xiangjun worshipped, the clouds flew and the silkworm changed again, broke out of the tomb, and his martial arts were even better. He cared about the country, refused to go into hiding, cooperated with Xu Tingfeng to eradicate Liu Jin, and later joined forces with Meng Du to defeat Qiu Buregret and save Wulin. Yun Feiyang shows the demeanor of a chivalrous man.
"Silkworm Transformation" is Gu Guanzhong's first TV series starring in Hong Kong, while "Silkworm Transformation" is his first serial starring in Taiwan. The play also includes the original voice of Gu Guanzhong's Hong Kong-style Mandarin, which is deeply loved by the audience. After the show was broadcast, it won the 1984 annual ratings championship of Taiwan Channel 3.
The seventh "Heart Sword"
"Heart Sword" is directed by Ye Chao, starring Che Xuan, Sun Yadong, Xu Shuping and others, and was launched in 1985. The whole drama is divided into three parts and 32 episodes. When it was introduced to the mainland, it was renamed "Xuelan Heart Sword".
The plot design of the play is relatively simple, and the story tells the story of Liuli Peak and Hantan in Shu Mountain, where there are two treasures, Xuelan and Heart Sword, respectively, which have led to martial arts disputes for thousands of years. The small meteor rises in the rivers and lakes and fights with Du Shengxin. He teamed up with Long Xiaotian to fight against Du Shengxin, and finally defeated Du Shengxin with wisdom and courage, guarding the peace of martial arts.
"Heart Sword" has become a classic martial arts work with its exquisite storyline, colorful character creation and unique martial arts style. The theme song "It Doesn't Matter" in the play has also become a highly acclaimed classic song.
The most important thing is that this drama has a profound impact on the creation of later martial arts dramas. For example, the mainland martial arts drama "Snow Goddess Dragon" imitated the character of Xuemei in "Heart Sword"; The scene of couples walking hand in hand in the sea of flowers in the play is extremely beautiful, and similar scenes can be seen in many new dramas today, which are inspired by "Heart Sword".
The eighth "Holy Sword Flying Eagle"
"Holy Sword Flying Eagle" is directed by Li Zuonan, starring Liu Xuehua, Li Yaming, Guan Jinghua, Zhang Fujian, Wang Dao and others. It aired in 1986.
The story tells that Ding Peng is the second young master of Dingjiabao and is famous for his flying eagle. Mrs. Ding set a family affair for Ding Peng, but he was unwilling and fled on the wedding day. Ding Peng and Huang Fuying met and fell in love, and although Leng Bing'er loved Ding Peng, Ding Peng had no intention of her. Duan Yu loves Leng Bing'er deeply. After experiencing twists and turns, Ding Peng and Huang Fuying decided to spend the rest of their lives together, while Leng Bing'er and Duan Yu also found their own homes.
This drama has a strong traditional martial arts flavor, although as a relatively unpopular Taiwanese martial arts drama, not many people may know about it. But it is also in the spotlight at the time. In particular, the theme song in the play is also quite influential, Zhang Xinzhe wrote the lyrics, Tong Ange composed the music, and Yang Lie and Wang Shan sang together, which can be called a classic.
The ninth "Golden Sword Carving"
"Golden Sword Carving" is a martial arts drama directed by Zhou You and starring Zhou Shaodong, Shen Hairong, Jiang Houren, Lin Xiujun, and Zhang Yongyong. The play is divided into three parts: "Clouds Break the Sky", "Sun and Moon Magic" and "Golden Sword Merry". It aired in 1986. When it was introduced into the mainland, it was divided into two parts: "Clouds Break the Sky" and "Sun and Moon Twin Swords".
The play is adapted from the martial arts novel Wo Longsheng's novel of the same name, which tells the story of Xiao Ling, who suffers from the Three Yin Pulse Disease, and has internal strength to save the seriously injured Yue Yungu. After Yue Yungu died, Xiao Ling and his daughter Yue Xiaochai escorted the bones back to their hometown, and they fell in love on the way, but they were attacked by the enemy and separated. Xiao Ling was blessed by misfortune and was accepted as an apprentice by the Three Sages, and returned to the rivers and lakes three years later, strayed into Baihua Villa, and formed a righteous alliance with Shen Mufeng. Shen Mufeng plotted against him, and Xiao Ling was framed. Yue Xiaochai, Baili Bing and others helped Xiao Ling, won respect with martial arts and character, and finally defeated Shen Mufeng and other evil forces and became a generation of heroes.
The role of Yue Xiaochai, the woman in white, in the play, is performed by two actors. Because Shen Hairong suffered a Weiya accident during the filming, which resulted in serious injuries and was unable to continue acting, the crew had to temporarily replace Zhang Yongyong to replace her as Yue Xiaochai. Therefore, Zhang Yongyong's version of Yue Xiaochai, and Lin Xiujun's Baili Bing. It has become an indelible childhood memory in the hearts of many viewers.
For the work "Golden Sword Carving", people regard it more as a kind of nostalgic sustenance. Although the picture quality of this drama is not high, and there are no outstanding special effects, it has affected us for so many years, and it is difficult to make people so far.
The tenth "Legend of the Cicada Wings"
"The Legend of Cicada Wings" is directed by Lu Guoming, starring Ying Xiaowei, Zhang Chenguang, Zhang Yongyong, Yang Lijing, Tu Taifeng and others. It aired in 1988.
The play is adapted from Taiwanese martial arts novel writer Qi Ru's "Cicada Wing Knife", which tells the story of Zhong Yushuang sisters, four sisters competing for the position of head, Zhong Yushuang won and was allowed to walk the rivers and lakes. In the West Lake, she was provoked by the red jade double sword, and met and became emotional with Su Xiaosoul, who had reappeared in the rivers and lakes. Su Xiaosoul was mistaken for a murderer because of the cicada wing treasure knife, and was hunted down, and became attached to Tang Yuxian of the Tang Sect. The three are emotionally entangled, Su Xiaosoul is in love with Zhong Yushuang, and Tang Yuxian loves Su Xiaosoul. After experiencing grievances in the rivers and lakes, Zhong Yushuang and Su Xiaosoul's relationship warmed up, but Leng Zhijing died to save Tang Yuxian, and Tang Yuxian refused to love again. In the end, Tang Yuxian accepted Su Xiaofei. There are more couples on the rivers and lakes: Su Xiaosoul and Zhong Yushuang, Su Xiaofei and Tang Yuxian.
The plot of this drama is compact, the actors have excellent acting skills, and the performance is just right. Although the production is a little shabby, this does not affect everyone's love for this drama in the slightest. "The Legend of Cicada Wings" has left many good memories for people, especially the image of the young Su Xiaosoul created by Zhang Chenguang, handsome and chic, strong in martial arts, and has become the ideal lover in the minds of countless girls. Zhang Yongyong's beauty is like a fairy in the moonlight, which is intoxicating.
These ten Taiwanese martial arts dramas that were once popular in the 80s, do you remember them? You have seen a few of them, please leave a message in the comment area.