The Battlefield is a Hong Kong television series loosely based on the events in the Chu–Han Contention, an interregnum between the fall of the Qin dynasty and the founding of the Han dynasty. It was first broadcast in 1985 in Hong Kong on TVB Jade. in 2004, The Conqueror's Story was 1st airing of the sequel.

The Battlefield
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Also known asChor Ho Hon Kai
Traditional Chinese楚河漢界
Simplified Chinese楚河汉界
JyutpingCo2 Ho4 Hon3 Gaai3
GenreHistorical drama
Written byNg Yuk-cheung
Leung Wing-mui
Ng Pan-wah
Yeung Wing-cheung
Directed byNg Chun-shing
Chik Kei-yee
Tam Chui-ming
See-to Lap-kwong
StarringShek Sau
Lawrence Ng
Idy Chan
Kiki Sheung
Opening themeChor Ho Hon Kai (楚河漢界) performed by Alan Tam
2. Chor Kor (楚歌) performed by Jacky Cheung
Ending themeBa Wong Pit Kei (霸王別姬) performed by Jacky Cheung and Serina Ha
ComposersJoseph Koo
James Wong
Country of originHong Kong
Original languageCantonese
No. of episodes30
Production
ProducerLee Ting-lun
Production locationHong Kong
Running time45 minutes per episode
Production companyTVB
Original release
NetworkTVB Jade
Release5 August (1985-08-05) –
13 September 1985 (1985-09-13)

Plot

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Two heroes emerged in the final years of the Qin dynasty. They are Lau Bong and Hung Yu. Both of them were initially close friends, but later became rivals in a power struggle for supremacy over China historically known as the Chu–Han Contention.

Hon Sun meets Cheung Leung by coincidence and they strike up a friendship. Hon Sun remains on Hung Yu's side while Cheung Leung decides to serve Lau Bong. Not long later, Hon Sun leaves Hung Yu and is introduced to Lau Bong by Siu Ho. Hon Sun and Cheung Leung work together to help Lau Bong achieve his dream of ruling China.

Yuk Dip-yee is a Qin spy sent to investigate the Hung family being suspected of rebellion. However, she falls in love with Hung Yu and is unable to bring herself to betray him. She eventually dies at the hands of Hung Yu's uncle, Hung Leung. Subsequently, a beauty called Consort Yu appears and becomes the subject of a love rivalry between Hung Yu and Lau Bong. Hung Yu eventually wins Consort Yu's heart. In anger, Lau Bong marries Lui Chi, intending to use her father to help him deal with Hung Yu. This marks the beginning of the war between Lau Bong and Hung Yu.

Cast

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

new remaking

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Adam Cheng roled as new lau bong at age of 35 in a new remaking TV series. many roles and casts are new generation to remake a new sequel in 2004.

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