Match Maker for Successful Candidate
1982, Chinese. Directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.
Half-brothers Yan Jun and Yan Qing share a bond of deep respect and affection, yet their mother openly favors Yan Jun. Following a matchmaker's advice, a "joy-bringing" marriage is arranged for sickly Yan Jun. To spare his brother, Yan Qing steps in as the groom. This remarkable film unites two legendary performers of Chinese opera cinema: Ling Po and Yang Li-hua, both are celebrated for their iconic male roles played by women. It also marked Yang Li-hua's final film performance and represents the last traditional Huangmei opera film ever made, closing a significant chapter in Chinese cinema history.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 1 January 1982
- Original title
- 狀元媒
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Katy Chin Shu-Mei
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Match Maker for Successful Candidate runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Match Maker for Successful Candidate isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1982. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Match Maker for Successful Candidate?
Match Maker for Successful Candidate (1982) was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li and stars Ivy Ling Po, Yang Li-Hua, Niu Fang-yu.