The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1976 TV series)

The Legend of the Condor Heroes (1976 TV series) is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's wuxia novel of the same title. Produced by TVB, it is one of the earliest and most well-known adaptations of the novel, starring mostly then up-and-coming actors and actresses who later became prominent figures in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

The series is divided into two parts: the first depicting the early adventures of Guo Jing, and the second focusing on his continued martial arts training and eventual romantic involvement with Huang Rong. It covers significant portions of the novel's plot, including Guo Jing's upbringing in Mongolia, his encounter with the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan, his learning of martial arts from various masters, and his relationships with other key characters such as Yang Kang and Mu Nianci.

The series is notable for its low-budget production values compared to later adaptations, but it gained immense popularity upon its release, contributing significantly to the popularity of wuxia dramas on Hong Kong television. Its success paved the way for numerous subsequent adaptations of Louis Cha's works. Despite being filmed primarily indoors with limited location shooting, the series' compelling storyline, memorable characters, and martial arts choreography resonated with audiences. The theme song is also widely remembered and associated with the series.