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Match Maker for Successful Candidate (1982)

Movie 97 min

Romance Music Drama

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.

Katy Chin Shu-Mei Writer Pao Hsueh-Li Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1982
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt3397580
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Cast

Ivy Ling Po Ivy Ling Po Yun Ching Yang Li-Hua Yang Li-Hua Yun Chyun Niu Fang-yu Niu Fang-yu Liu Ming Wu Chia-Chi Wu Chia-Chi Chu Ben-Ke Chu Ben-Ke Lu Wei Lu Wei Hsia Ling-Ling Hsiao Liang-Ge Cheung Ping Chen Chen Chen Chen

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Match Maker for Successful Candidate stars Ivy Ling Po, Yang Li-Hua, Niu Fang-yu, Liu Ming.
When was Match Maker for Successful Candidate released?
Match Maker for Successful Candidate is a 1982 romance, music, drama film.
Where can I watch Match Maker for Successful Candidate?
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