8.3
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1983)
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1983)
Overview
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1983. The 59 episodes long series is divided into three parts. This 1983 version is considered by many to be a classic television adaptation of the novel and features the breakthrough role of Barbara Yung, who played Huang Rong.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1983. The 59 episodes long series is divided into three parts. This 1983 version is considered by many to be a classic television adaptation of the novel and features the breakthrough role of Barbara Yung, who played Huang Rong.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on universal themes of resisting foreign invasion, upholding justice, and individual moral development within a martial arts context. While it features patriotism and traditional values, these are balanced by a broad critique of tyranny and a focus on apolitical virtues, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a cast that naturally reflects its ancient Chinese setting, without explicit DEI-driven recasting of roles. Its narrative upholds traditional heroic virtues and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities, aligning with its genre and cultural context.
Secondary
The show features several female characters who are highly skilled martial artists. Characters like Mei Chaofeng and Huang Rong frequently engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents, demonstrating superior skill and strength.
Buddhist temples and monks are often depicted as sources of wisdom, martial arts prowess, or refuge, generally portrayed with respect and dignity within the narrative.
The Legend of the Condor Heroes, a classic wuxia story, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on heterosexual relationships, martial arts, and historical conflicts, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The 1983 TV adaptation of 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' is a classic wuxia drama. Its extensive plot, centered on martial arts and historical conflicts, does not include any transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal of trans identity within the series.
The 1983 adaptation of Jin Yong's novel, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," faithfully portrays the established genders of all major characters from the source material. No significant character's gender was altered for this screen version.
The 1983 adaptation of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" features characters who are canonically of East Asian descent, consistent with its 13th-century Chinese setting. The show cast actors of East Asian descent, resulting in no instances of race swapping.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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