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~~ Based on the stories about "Mad Monk" Ji Gong, a popular Chinese folklore figure from the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 – 1279). Edit Translation

  • English
  • magyar / magyar nyelv
  • עברית / עִבְרִית
  • dansk
  • Country: China
  • Type: Drama
  • Episodes: 12
  • Aired: 1985 - 1988
  • Original Network: Shanghai Television
  • Duration: 50 min.
  • Score: 8.0 (scored by 3 users)
  • Ranked: #99999
  • Popularity: #99999
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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Oct 13, 2020
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.5
It's really unfortunate classic series like this one will likely never have subtitles. Of all the countless remakes of the Ji Gong, no one (at least for me) has ever been able to replace You Benchang's (the first eight episodes) portrayal of him. Interestingly, it seems he became a real monk in his later life.

This chronicle of Ji Gong's deeds/travels was still as fun to watch today as it was so many years ago. It is on par with the classic version of Journey to the West and I was ecstatic to find the series on YouTube.

It's worth a search on the internet for the history of this legendary rebellious monk who goes around helping people in need while tricking others out of hurting others. He offends other monks with his ways but is also admired by them. Sad that even those in my generation, particularly those born in the US, likely never even heard of him.

There is also another 20-episode Ji Gong series starring You Benchang in 1998 as well, where he continues to work his magic. It's not necessary a direct sequel, but I considered it as one for this particular actor.

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  • Drama: The Mad Monk
  • Country: China
  • Episodes: 12
  • Aired: 1985 - 1988
  • Original Network: Shanghai Television
  • Duration: 50 min.
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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  • Score: 8.0 (scored by 3 users)
  • Ranked: #99999
  • Popularity: #99999
  • Watchers: 21

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