''Vampire Expert'' is 1995 Hong Kong television series produced by
ATV and starring
Lam Ching-ying. The two-season series served as a transition from film to television for the 1980s Hong Kong
Chinese vampire film franchise.
A third season was planned, but due to the poor health and subsequent death of lead actor Lam Ching-ying, the series was cancelled in 1996.
Synopsis
Taoist
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priest Mo Siu-fong (
Lam Ching-ying) and his apprentice Ma Fan (Yung Kam-cheong) travel to
Hong Kong
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in pursuit of an ancient vampire.
Cast
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Lam Ching-ying as Mo Siu-fong
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Kingdom Yuen as Zung Gwan
*Yung Kam-cheong as Ma Fan (Season 1)
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Frankie Lam as Mo's apprentice (Season 2)
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Mang Hoi as Mo's apprentice (Season 2)
Development
Following the popularity of various
Chinese vampire films in the 1980s, Hong Kong television network
ATV World made plans to create a similar television series starring
Lam Ching-ying, who was a familiar face in the genre and often typecast.
Lam signed on to the film for HK$1 million, and filming started in early 1996.
Number of episodes
References
External links
Vampire Expert Series 1 - iQiyi (Chinese)僵尸道长 at Mtime
1995 Hong Kong television series debuts
1996 Hong Kong television series endings
1990s Hong Kong television series
Cantonese-language television shows
Asia Television original programming
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