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The Book and the Sword

The Book and the Sword

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The Book and the Sword is a 2008 Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on CETV-3 in China in 2009. It starred Qiao Zhenyu, Adam Cheng, Niki Chow and Liu Dekai in the leading roles.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Language

Chinese

Runtime

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Rating

0/10

Release Date

22 July 2025

Country

China

Cast

Niki Chow

Niki Chow

Huoqingtong

Adam Cheng Siu-Chow

Adam Cheng Siu-Chow

Qianlong Emperor

Chengyuan Li

Chengyuan Li

Alan Lau

Alan Lau

Qiao Zhenyu

Qiao Zhenyu

Chen Jialuo / Fuk'anggan

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