Match Maker for Successful Candidate
Original title: 狀元媒
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- HHsia Ling-Ling
- CCheung Ping
- IIvy Ling Po
- CChen Chen
- YYang Li-Hua
- LLiu Ming
- WWu Chia-Chi
- LLu Wei
- HHsiao Liang-Ge
- CChu Ben-Ke
Crew
- Director
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Writer
- Katy Chin Shu-Mei
- Producers
- Ma Yung-lin, Xie Lu-Dao
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Who directed Match Maker for Successful Candidate?
Match Maker for Successful Candidate was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.
When was Match Maker for Successful Candidate released?
Match Maker for Successful Candidate was released in 1982.
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