Match Maker for Successful Candidate
狀元媒
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Katy Chin Shu-Mei
- Original Score
- Huang Mao-Shan
- Original Title
- 狀元媒
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pao Hsueh-Li
Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Huang Mao-Shan
Chao Hsiung-Cheng
Ma Yung-lin, Xie Lu-Dao
Department Leadership Roster
Pao Hsueh-Li
Director
Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Writer
Ma Yung-lin
Producer
Xie Lu-Dao
Producer
Chao Hsiung-Cheng
Editor
Huang Mao-Shan
Original Music Composer
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What is Match Maker for Successful Candidate about?
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.
Who directed Match Maker for Successful Candidate?
Match Maker for Successful Candidate was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.
Who stars in Match Maker for Successful Candidate?
The principal cast of Match Maker for Successful Candidate includes Ivy Ling Po, Yang Li-Hua, Niu Fang-yu, Liu Ming, Wu Chia-Chi.
When was Match Maker for Successful Candidate released and how long is it?
Match Maker for Successful Candidate was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Match Maker for Successful Candidate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Match Maker for Successful Candidate was composed by Huang Mao-Shan.