Chinese Folklore 1974
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- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 160
- First aired
- Nov 4, 1974
- Last aired
- Jan 22, 1982
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- HK
- Networks
- TVB Jade
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 160 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- TVB Jade
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Topic: Television series "Chinese Folklore" (1974).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Chinese Folklore (民間傳奇).
Year: 1974.
Format: 150-episode television series.
Content: Adapted dozens of famous Chinese folk tales, dramas, and myth legends, including "The Butterfly Lovers" and "Chang'e Flying to the Moon".
Themes: Shows joys and sorrows of ancient Chinese people; celebrates the righteous and kind while condemning evil. Endings are not always perfect, but justice prevails and evil-doers get what they deserve.
Status: Classic in Chinese TV history, often broadcasted during holidays, remains unsurpassed.
Directors: Tian-lin Wang, Ringo Lam, Leung Tin, and Chung King Fai.
Producer: Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB).
Cast: Lui Yau Wai, DAMIAN LAU, Adam Cheng (Adam Cheng Siu-Chow), Wong, Liza (Liza Wong), Chow Yun-Fat.
Should you watch it?
“A collection of famous Chinese folk tales, myths, and legends celebrating righteousness and justice.”
- Adapts dozens of famous legends like The Butterfly Lovers
- Features a classic cast including Adam Cheng and Chow Yun-Fat
- Provides a historical look at celebrated Chinese folk tales
- The endings are not always perfect
Watch it if you are interested in classic Chinese folk tales and myth legends.
The series features stories that celebrate the righteous while condemning evil through various mythic dramas.
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Season 1 · 150 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 4, 1974
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 10, 1974
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 17, 1974
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 24, 1974
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 1, 1974
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 8, 1974
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 15, 1974
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 22, 1974
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 29, 1974
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 5, 1975
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 12, 1975
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jan 19, 1975
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jan 26, 1975
- E14 Episode 14 Core Feb 2, 1975
- E15 Episode 15 Core Feb 9, 1975
- E16 Episode 16 Core Feb 16, 1975
- E17 Episode 17 Core Feb 23, 1975
- E18 Episode 18 Core Mar 2, 1975
- E19 Episode 19 Core Mar 9, 1975
- E20 Episode 20 Core Mar 16, 1975
- E21 Episode 21 Core Mar 23, 1975
- E22 Episode 22 Core Mar 30, 1975
- E23 Episode 23 Core Apr 6, 1975
- E24 Episode 24 Core Apr 13, 1975
- E25 Episode 25 Core Apr 20, 1975
- E26 Episode 26 Core Apr 27, 1975
- E27 Episode 27 Core May 4, 1975
- E28 Episode 28 Core May 11, 1975
- E29 Episode 29 Core May 18, 1975
- E30 Episode 30 Core May 25, 1975
- E31 Episode 31 Core Jun 1, 1975
- E32 Episode 32 Core Jun 8, 1975
- E33 Episode 33 Core Jun 15, 1975
- E34 Episode 34 Core Jun 22, 1975
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jun 29, 1975
- E36 Episode 36 Core Jul 6, 1975
- E37 Episode 37 Core Jul 13, 1975
- E38 Episode 38 Core Jul 20, 1975
- E39 Episode 39 Core Jul 27, 1975
- E40 Episode 40 Core Aug 3, 1975
- E41 Episode 41 Core Aug 10, 1975
- E42 Episode 42 Core Aug 17, 1975
- E43 Episode 43 Core Aug 24, 1975
- E44 Episode 44 Core Aug 31, 1975
- E45 Episode 45 Core Sep 7, 1975
- E46 Episode 46 Core Sep 14, 1975
- E47 Episode 47 Core Sep 21, 1975
- E48 Episode 48 Core Sep 28, 1975
- E49 Episode 49 Core Oct 5, 1975
- E50 Episode 50 Core Oct 12, 1975
- E51 Episode 51 Core Oct 19, 1975
- E52 Episode 52 Core Oct 26, 1975
- E53 Episode 53 Core Nov 2, 1975
- E54 Episode 54 Core Nov 9, 1975
- E55 Episode 55 Core Nov 16, 1975
- E56 Episode 56 Core Nov 23, 1975
- E57 Episode 57 Core Nov 30, 1975
- E58 Episode 58 Core Dec 7, 1975
- E59 Episode 59 Core Dec 14, 1975
- E60 Episode 60 Core Dec 21, 1975
- E61 Episode 61 Core Dec 28, 1975
- E62 Episode 62 Core Jan 4, 1976
- E63 Episode 63 Core Jan 11, 1976
- E64 Episode 64 Core Jan 18, 1976
- E65 Episode 65 Core Jan 25, 1976
- E66 Episode 66 Core Feb 1, 1976
- E67 Episode 67 Core Feb 8, 1976
- E68 Episode 68 Core Feb 15, 1976
- E69 Episode 69 Core Feb 22, 1976
- E70 Episode 70 Core Feb 29, 1976
- E71 Episode 71 Core Mar 7, 1976
- E72 Episode 72 Core Mar 14, 1976
- E73 Episode 73 Core Mar 21, 1976
- E74 Episode 74 Core Mar 28, 1976
- E75 Episode 75 Core Apr 4, 1976
- E76 Episode 76 Core Apr 11, 1976
- E77 Episode 77 Core Apr 18, 1976
- E78 Episode 78 Core Apr 25, 1976
- E79 Episode 79 Core May 2, 1976
- E80 Episode 80 Core May 9, 1976
- E81 Episode 81 Core May 16, 1976
- E82 Episode 82 Core May 23, 1976
- E83 Episode 83 Core May 30, 1976
- E84 Episode 84 Core Jun 6, 1976
- E85 Episode 85 Core Jun 13, 1976
- E86 Episode 86 Core Jun 20, 1976
- E87 Episode 87 Core Jun 27, 1976
- E88 Episode 88 Core Jul 4, 1976
- E89 Episode 89 Core Jul 11, 1976
- E90 Episode 90 Core Jul 18, 1976
- E91 Episode 91 Core Jul 25, 1976
- E92 Episode 92 Core Aug 1, 1976
- E93 Episode 93 Core Aug 8, 1976
- E94 Episode 94 Core Aug 15, 1976
- E95 Episode 95 Core Aug 22, 1976
- E96 Episode 96 Core Aug 29, 1976
- E97 Episode 97 Core Sep 5, 1976
- E98 Episode 98 Core Sep 12, 1976
- E99 Episode 99 Core Sep 19, 1976
- E100 Episode 100 Core Sep 26, 1976
- E101 Episode 101 Core Oct 3, 1976
- E102 Episode 102 Core Oct 10, 1976
- E103 Episode 103 Core Oct 17, 1976
- E104 Episode 104 Core Oct 24, 1976
- E105 Episode 105 Core Oct 31, 1976
- E106 Episode 106 Core Nov 7, 1976
- E107 Episode 107 Core Nov 14, 1976
- E108 Episode 108 Core Nov 21, 1976
- E109 Episode 109 Core Nov 28, 1976
- E110 Episode 110 Core Dec 5, 1976
- E111 Episode 111 Core Dec 12, 1976
- E112 Episode 112 Core Dec 19, 1976
- E113 Episode 113 Core Dec 26, 1976
- E114 Episode 114 Core Jan 2, 1977
- E115 Episode 115 Core Jan 9, 1977
- E116 Episode 116 Core Jan 16, 1977
- E117 Episode 117 Core Jan 23, 1977
- E118 Episode 118 Core Jan 30, 1977
- E119 Episode 119 Core Feb 6, 1977
- E120 Episode 120 Core Feb 13, 1977
- E121 Episode 121 Core Feb 20, 1977
- E122 Episode 122 Core Feb 27, 1977
- E123 Episode 123 Core Mar 6, 1977
- E124 Episode 124 Core Mar 13, 1977
- E125 Episode 125 Core Mar 20, 1977
- E126 Episode 126 Core Mar 27, 1977
- E127 Episode 127 Core Apr 3, 1977
- E128 Episode 128 Core Apr 10, 1977
- E129 Episode 129 Core Apr 17, 1977
- E130 Episode 130 Core Apr 24, 1977
- E131 Episode 131 Core May 1, 1977
- E132 Episode 132 Core May 8, 1977
- E133 Episode 133 Core May 15, 1977
- E134 Episode 134 Core May 22, 1977
- E135 Episode 135 Core May 29, 1977
- E136 Episode 136 Core Jun 5, 1977
- E137 Episode 137 Core Jun 12, 1977
- E138 Episode 138 Core Jun 19, 1977
- E139 Episode 139 Core Jun 26, 1977
- E140 Episode 140 Core Jul 3, 1977
- E141 Episode 141 Core Jul 10, 1977
- E142 Episode 142 Core Jul 17, 1977
- E143 Episode 143 Core Jul 24, 1977
- E144 Episode 144 Core Jul 31, 1977
- E145 Episode 145 Core Aug 7, 1977
- E146 Episode 146 Core Aug 14, 1977
- E147 Episode 147 Core Aug 21, 1977
- E148 Episode 148 Core Aug 28, 1977
- E149 Episode 149 Mytharc Sep 4, 1977
- E150 Episode 150 Mytharc Sep 11, 1977
Frequently asked questions
Is Chinese Folklore worth watching?
The show is considered a classic in Chinese TV history that remains unsurpassed to this day.
How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 150 episodes.
Who are some of the actors in the series?
The cast includes Adam Cheng Siu-Chow, Liza Wong, Chow Yun-Fat, Lui Yau Wai, and Damian Lau.
What kind of stories does the show tell?
The series adapts various famous Chinese folk tales, dramas, and myth legends.
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