---
title: "Crocodile Tears"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/crocodile-tears-1978"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 107990
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 89
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Crocodile Tears (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/crocodile-tears-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Crocodile Tears is a television series first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ATV. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 89 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A journalist navigates the cutthroat business world after his newspaper faces suppression by rival forces."

### Why Watch
- features a classic 1970s narrative
- explores complex family dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature themes regarding business manipulation
- Tone & Suitability: This series contains themes of business rivalry and interpersonal conflict typical of 1970s television dramas.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, period, cunning, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/crocodile-tears-1978#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (89 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 89
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (3%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 86 (97%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen, Johnny Mak Tong-Hung
- **Networks / Studios**: ATV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pat Poon**
- **Dominic Lam Ka-Wah**
- **Mary Cheung**
- **Iris Ma Man-Yee**
- **Cheung Ying**
- **Choi King-Fai**
- **Lisa Yuen**
- **Leung Ming**
- **Chow Lai-Kuen**
- **Wong Wai**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
The story follows Lu Wenjun, a journalist who transforms his character after his newspaper is suppressed by rivals.

### Q: Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Johnny Mak Tong-Hung.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 89 episodes.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The series stars Pat Poon, Mary Cheung, and Dominic Lam Ka-Wah.

### Q: When was the series released?
Crocodile Tears was released in 1978.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Crocodile Tears — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/107990)
- [Crocodile Tears (TV Series 1978-1978) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/107990/cast)
- [鱷魚淚 - 维基百科，自由的百科全书](https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%B1%B7%E9%AD%9A%E6%B7%9A)
- [Crocodile Tears (1978) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/crocodile-tears/luqnFVraTvu4O17jxrU9Q6/credits/)
- [Crocodile tears（A 1978 TV series directed by Mai ... - 百度百科](https://baike.baidu.com/en/item/Crocodile%20tears/92387)
- [Crocodile Tears (1978): episodes, cast & where to watch | CrossBinge](https://crossbinge.com/work/crocodile-tears)

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