The Legend of Crazy Monk 2010

Overview

The Legend of Crazy Monk is a Chinese television series that premiered in 2010. The program is based on the classical novel Biography of Ji Gong by Guo Xiaoting and was directed by Lin Tianyi. The narrative follows the life of Ji Gong, who is depicted as a reincarnated Arhat with a rebellious spirit. While he maintains his identity as a fairy, he is characterized as a monk who consumes meat and drinks beer. Throughout the series, Ji Gong utilizes his wit and courage to protect the people by battling vengeful supernatural forces. His actions and commitment to justice lead him to become a legendary figure celebrated for generations. The series features a cast that includes Fann Wong, Tze-Chung Lam, Zuxin Ye, and Timmy Hung. The production was broadcast on several networks, including Guangdong Television, Jiangsu Television, and Shenzhen Television. The show continued its run through 2012.