Jin Yong
Hong Kong writer (1924-2018) · China · On the map · Writers · Died at 94
Louis Cha Leung-yung, better known by his pen name Jin Yong, was a Chinese wuxia novelist and co-founder of Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao.
Jin Yong is read about 919 times a day, in 36 languages.
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Brigitte Lin Also in Royal Tramp and Royal Tramp 2
Sharla Cheung Also in Swordsman, Royal Tramp and Royal Tramp 2
Ching Siu-tung Directed Swordsman (1990)
Chor Yuen Directed Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
Wong Jing Directed Royal Tramp and Royal Tramp 2
Charles Heung Produced Royal Tramp and Royal Tramp 2
Ching Li Also in The Thundering Sword (1967)
Wong Kar-wai Directed Ashes of Time (1994)
Jacky Cheung Also in Swordsman and The Eagle Shooting Heroes
Ann Hui Directed The Romance of Book and Sword (1987)
Chang Cheh Directed The Brave Archer (1977)- Alexander Fu Sheng Also in The Brave Archer and The Brave Archer 2
Jeffrey Lau Directed The Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993)
Runme Shaw Produced The Brave Archer (1977)
Philip Kwok Also in The Brave Archer and Legend of the Fox
Teresa Ha Also in The Battle Wizard (1977)
Jimmy Heung Produced Royal Tramp and Royal Tramp 2
Jet Li Produced Kung Fu Cult Master (1993)
Leslie Cheung Also in Little Dragon Maiden (1983)
Michelle Reis Also in Royal Tramp 2 (1992)
Joey Wong Also in Swordsman III: The East Is Red (1993)
Chingmy Yau Also in Royal Tramp and Royal Tramp 2
Candice Yu Also in Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978)
Wong Yue Also in The Proud Youth and Swift Sword
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Cha authored 15 novels between 1955 and 1972 and became one of the most popular Chinese writers of all time, with over 100 million copies sold globally - excluding widespread pirated editions. Cha's novels, which have been adapted into numerous TV dramas, films, and video games, are esteemed for their literary quality and universal appeal, resonating with both scholarly and popular audiences.
