The Yang's Saga

The Yang's Saga is a 1985 Hong Kong historical fantasy action miniseries based on a series of novels and plays titled The Generals of the Yang Family produced by TVB. It aired from 23 to 28 September 1985 on TVB Jade, during the station's anniversary season and temporarily replacing the time slot of Enjoy Yourself Tonight.

The Yang's Saga
HK DVD cover
(from left to right: Michael Miu, Andy Lau, Tony Leung, Felix Wong)
GenreHistorical drama
Action
Fantasy
Written byPeter Pang
Directed byJohnnie To
Raymond Lee
Siu Kin-hing
StarringAndy Lau
Tony Leung
Chow Yun-fat
Felix Wong
Michael Miu
Kent Tong
Francis Ng
Ha Yu
Alex Man
Ng Man-tat
Kenneth Tsang
Michael Tao
Paul Chun
Maggie Cheung
Carina Lau
Liza Wang
Carol Cheng
Angie Chiu
Jaime Chik
Kathy Chow
Margie Tsang
Teresa Mo
Sharon Yeung
Mimi Kung
Kiki Sheung
Opening themeYung Tse Mo Tik (勇者無敵)
performed by Leslie Cheung
ComposerJoseph Koo
Country of originHong Kong
Original languageCantonese
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producerLee Tim-shing
Camera setupMulti camera
Running time40 minutes per episode
Production companyTVB
Release
Original networkTVB Jade
Picture format576i (SDTV)
Original release23 
28 September 1985 (1985-09-28)
The Yang's Saga
Traditional Chinese楊家將
Simplified Chinese杨家将
Literal meaningGenerals of the Yang Clan

Starring the Five Tiger Generals of TVB, the drama also featured the largest star-studded cast in all of Hong Kong television history, including many of the industry's current top award-winning global television and cinematic stars.

Cast

Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.

Yeung clan

CastRoleDescription
Yeung Chak-lamYeung Yip
(Yeung Ling-kung)
Patriarch of the Yeung clan and father of the nine Yeung children. He is the reincarnation of the Star of Pang, who was sent to Earth by the Jade Emperor to help the Sung Dynasty counter the Liu invaders.
Sheung YeeSheh Choi-fa
(Yeung Ling-po)
Yeung Yip's wife and mother of the nine Yeung children
Newton LaiYeung Yin-yuk
(Yeung Tai-long)
Oldest son
Susanna Au-yeungCheung Kam-ting
(Yeung Dai-neung)
Yeung Yin-yuk's wife
Francis NgYeung Yin-ting
(Yeung Yee-long)
Second son
Kiki SheungWan Chui-ying
(Yeung Yee-neung)
Yeung Yin-ting's wife
Lee Kwok-lunYeung Yin-on
(Yeung Sam-long)
Third son
Teresa MoLo So-mui
(Yeung Sam-neung)
Yeung Yin-on's wife
Michael MiuYeung Yin-fai
(Yeung Say-long)
Fourth son
Mimi KungLady Lo
(Yeung Sei-neung)
Yeung Yin-fai's wife
Felix WongYeung Yin-tak
(Yeung Ng-long)
Fifth son
Shallin TseMa Choi-ying
(Yeung Ng-neung)
Yeung Yin-tak's wife
Andy LauYeung Yin-chiu
(Yeung Luk-long)
Sixth son
Carina LauPrincess Chai
(Yeung Luk-neung)
Yeung Yin-chiu's wife
Tony LeungYeung Yin-chi
(Yeung Chat-long)
Seventh son. He is the reincarnation of the Duke of Thunder, who was sent to Earth by the Jade Emperor to help the Star of Pang.
Margie TsangTo Kam-ngor
(Yeung Tsat-neung)
Yeung Yin-chi's wife. She is a reincarnation of the Goddess of Yellow Heaven, a servant of the Divine Lady of Nine Heavens, who banished her as punishment to Earth for falling in love with the Duke of Thunder.
Sharon YeungYeung Yin-kei
(Yeung Bat-mui)
Eighth child and older daughter
Kathy ChowYeung Yin-ying
(Yeung Kau-mui)
Ninth child and younger daughter
Chun WongMang LeungCaptain of the Yeung Clan Army
Chan Wing-chunChiu ChanMang Leung's deputy
Lee Heung-kamTo Dai-neungTo Kam-ngor's mother

Poon family

CastRoleDescription
Lau Siu-mingPoon HungPatriarch of the Poon clan and father of the Poon children. He is the reincarnation of the Mountain Rat Spirit, who descended to Earth himself to seek vengeance and battle the Star of Pang.
So Hang-suenLady PoonPoon Hung's wife and mother of the Poon children
Felix LokPoon LungPoon Hung's oldest son
Michael TaoPoon FuPoon Hung's second son and third child
Poon Wang-panPoon PauPoon Hung's third son and fourth child

Sung royal family

CastRoleDescription
Lam Lap-samEmperor Toi-tsoFounding emperor of the Sung Dynasty
Lee Lung-keiEmperor Toi-tsungToi-tso's younger brother and successor
Lui Yau-waiEmpress Lee
Patricia ChongConsort PoonPoon Hung's only daughter and second child
Kent TongPrince Bat-yinSon of Emperor Toi-tso and nephew of Emperor Toi-tsung

Sung court officials

CastRoleDescription
Lo Hoi-pangPao ChingReincarnation of the Star of Megrez
Ha YuKau ChunReincarnation of the Star of Nunki
Ho Kwai-lamEunuch Tsui
Lau DanFu-yuen Tsan
Liu Kai-chiFu-yuen Pei-hin

Liao Dynasty

CastRoleDescription
Maggie LiEmpress Dowager SiuReincarnation of the Red-Whiskered Dragon. She rules as regent of the Liu Dynasty in place of her underage son after the death of her husband.
Lau KongEmperor Ging-tsungRuler of the Liu Dynasty and husband of Empress Dowager Siu
Jaime ChikPrincess Ching-linLevies Yeung Yin-fai as her prince consort during his captivity
Joan TongPrincess Bik-lin
Kwok FungSiu Tin-chorGenerals of the Liu army. They are actually celestial generals sent to Earth to help the Red-whiskered Dragon attack the Sung Dynasty.
Benz HuiSiu Tin-yau
Stephan YipYe-luet Hai-daiGeneral of the Liu army

Deities

CastRoleDescription
Kenneth TsangJade Emperor
Liza WangGoddess of Mount Wa
Angie ChiuKoon-yam
Maggie CheungDivine Lady of Nine HeavensMaster of the Goddess of Yellow Heaven
Lee Shu-kwaiGolden Boy
Maggie SiuJade Girl
Wong Wun-choiKwai-kuk-tsi
Ng Man-tatMonk of Mount Ng-toi
Alex ManPhilosopher Hon SheungEight Immortals
Chow Yun-fatLui Tung-ban
Carol ChengImmortal Woman Ho
Tam Bing-manChung-lei Kuen
Pau FongElder Cheung Kwok
Chan Fuk-sangLam Choi-wo
Cheung Ying-choiRoyal Uncle Cho
Chu Tit-woIron-Crutch Lee
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