Match Maker for Successful Candidate (1982)
Half-brothers Yan Jun and Yan Qing share a bond of deep respect and affection, yet their mother openly favors Yan Jun. Following a matchmaker's advice, a "joy-bringing" marriage is arranged for sickly Yan Jun. To spare his brother, Yan Qing steps in as the groom. This remarkable film unites two legendary performers of Chinese opera cinema: Ling Po and Yang Li-hua, both are celebrated for their iconic male roles played by women. It also marked Yang Li-hua's final film performance and represents the last traditional Huangmei opera film ever made, closing a significant chapter in Chinese cinema history.
Director: Pao Hsueh-Li
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Ivy Ling Po as Yun Ching |
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Yang Li-Hua as Yun Chyun |
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Niu Fang-yu as |
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Liu Ming as |
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Wu Chia-Chi as |
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Chu Ben-Ke as |
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Lu Wei as |
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Hsia Ling-Ling as |
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Hsiao Liang-Ge as |
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Cheung Ping as |
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Chen Chen as |
| Directing | Pao Hsueh-Li | Director |
| Writing | Katy Chin Shu-Mei | Writer |
| Production | Ma Yung-lin | Producer |
| Production | Xie Lu-Dao | Producer |
| Crew | Woo Hoi-San | Cinematography |
| Editing | Chao Hsiung-Cheng | Editor |
| Sound | Huang Mao-Shan | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Lee Pao-lin | Art Direction |