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The adaptation revolves narrates the story of the constables in their youth, and aptly titled Four Young Constables 《少年四大名捕》.
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Tentative airing: September 22, 2008 (8:30pm)
Episodes: 24 only
Official site:
http://drama.tvb.com/thefour/
Full Themevideo
http://tieba.baidu.com/%C1%D6%B7%E5/...b94221c6e32f8/
Sales presentation clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlaynkM0dGU
Teaser clips:
http://www.spcnet.tv/forums/showpost...&postcount=808
Cast:
Raymond Lam as Mou Qing
Ron Ng as Lang Huet
Sammul Chan as Zhui Ming
Kenneth Ma as Tit Sau
Dominic Lam Ka Wah as Master Chu Kot
Kate Tsui as Song Zhi Yan
Selena Li as Lam Yeurk Fei
Cilla Kung as Ling Siu Dou
Vivi Li as Tit Yao Dong
Halina Tam
Crystal Tin
Lau Kong as Choi Ging
Savio Tsang
Gordon Liu
Felix Lok
Joel Chan
Tseung Chi Kwong
Suet Nei
Gordon Liu
Producer: Lam Chi Wah
Pairings:
Ray & Kate
Ron & Cilla
Sammul & Vivi
Kenneth & Selena
Themesong: Storm 《风暴》(Raymond Lam, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma, Sammul Chan)
Official synopsis added August 29, 2008:
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Synopsis:
Bold and heroic, this series will become a wuxia classic on Jade channel. Using the political decline of Northern Song dynasty as the background, this is the story of the Four Great Constable upholding justice while punishing the wicked. With the addition of impressive fighting choreography, it will be an exciting visual experience for audiences.
Toward the end of Northern Song dynasty, the outlaws are amok and citizens lived in a difficult state. Master Chu Kot (Dominic Lam) who was assigned to the justice department hopes to re-establish the law and order in the country. However, evil minister Choi Ging (Lau Kong) is in power and repressed Master Chu Kot for many years, unable to carry out his ideals. Afterward Master Chu Kot solved a serial killing case and manage to impress Emperor Qinzong who consent him in taking charge of the justice department. Under Master Chu Kot diligent effort, the justice department gathered a lot of talents. Among them Lang Huet (Ron Ng as Cold Blooded), Tit Sau (Kenneth Ma as Iron Hand), Zhui Ming (Sammul Chan as Life Snatcher) and Mou Qing (Raymond Lam as Emotionless Cripple) combined as the Four Great Constable. They are strict and impartial, seeking justice on behalf of the citizens and even discovered the secret plot of evil minister Choi Ging planning to usurp the throne! The huge responsibility of the country now falls on The Four Great Constable.
http://idlemindsehseh.blogspot.com/2...8-booklet.html
Some basic information on the novel and it's author, Wen Rui An (Cantonese: Wan Shui Onn):
Four of China's supremely skilled assassin/detectives serve only their Master Zhuge Zhen-Wo - The Little Flower, who in turn is head bodyguard and advisor for China's all-powerful Emperor. Yet the Constables' reputation strongly precedes them.
Wu Chen - The Emotionless Cripple is a master of weapons and devices.
Tie Sho - The Iron Hand possesses incredible chi and can stop the sharpest blades with his bare hands.
Zhue-Min - The Life Snatcher is highly skilled in light-foot granting him undaunted legwork and kicks.
Lastly Len Hsueh - The Cold Blooded was raised by wolves and has since learned to convert his pain into strength - enabling him to defeat opponents much stronger than himself.
Each of them is entrusted by the Emperor with the power to arrest and execute any corrupt officials or lawless criminals within the Chinese Empire.
From http://www.drmasterbooks.com/200511.html (Based on the comic version)
Wen Ruian (Chinese: 溫瑞安) is a Chinese writer of wuxia novels. He was born in a Cantonese family in Malaysia in 1954 and once studied in National Taiwan University.
Ever since he wrote the famous "The Four Detective Guards" at the age of nineteen, Wen Ruian has been wandering around society and even went to jail. As a result of his strong work ethic, he has about four hundred books, totaling 40 million characters.
Wen Ruian's later works were extremely violent. However, his early works such as the "Divine Astonishing Hero" series gave readers a patriotic and uplifting enthusiasm.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wen_Ruian
Character description (translated from the novel)
Mou Qing (Age 22)
Losing both his legs in childhood, he trained hard in martial arts that don’t require legwork, turning his weakness into merit. Weak physique disallowed his to practice martial art, therefore concentrated in the art of secret weapon, creating ingenious devices. He is the number one secret weapon martial artist in jianghu.
Meticulous mind, ruthless, but innermost feelings are not heartless, but instead the easiest to move.
Tit Sau (Age 30)
Amiable, chatterbox, and very modest. He has strong internal energy, numerous changes in fighting stances, his fist skills are incomparable to any palm martial arts. He is temperate and kindhearted, broadminded, and extremely quick witted. He came to fame after defeating “九现神龙” within 10 stance.
Zhui Ming (Age 30+)
The oldest among the four constable. Playful, enjoys roaming jianghu, generous. Often puts on worn out shoes and torn clothes, holding a wine bottle in one hand. However, his wines are one of his secret weapon techniques. He has superb legwork, his pursuing skills are incomparable.
Lang Huet (Age 20-21?)
Lang Huet is the youngest. He has the highest sword skills. He often have most injuries, but always able to defeat his opponent. This is because he dared to go all out, enduring and doesn’t retreat. Good at grasping opportunity. With such pre-condition factors, why wouldn’t he win?
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