On the Fringe (1988 TV series)
| On the Fringe | |
|---|---|
| 边缘少年 | |
| Starring | Li Nanxing Lin Meijiao Huang Yiliang |
| Opening theme | 边缘少年 by 姜鄂 |
| Original language | Mandarin (华语) |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
| Production | |
| Running time | ≈45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | MediaCorp Channel 8 |
| Release | 18 April – 20 May 1988 |
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On the Fringe (Chinese: 边缘少年) is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 18 Apr 1988. This drama serial consisted of 25 episodes,[1] and was broadcast every weekday night at 9.30 pm.
Cast
- Li Nanxing as Chen Yong, the leader of the Roller Express gang.[1] The lead role was originally offered to Eric Moo but was rejected by him.[2]
- Chen Bifeng as Meifeng[1]
- Zheng Wanling as Dangna[1]
- Duan Weiming as Xie Abao[1]
- Yang Libing as Zhang Xiaohua[1]
- Weng Jiahong as Haocai[1]
- Lin Meijiao
- Huang Yiliang
- Zheng Geping
- Steven Woon
- Dai Peng
- Wang Xiuyun
- Chen Juanjuan
- Pan En
- Liang Tian
- Richard Low
- Wu Weiqiang
- Guan Xinyi
- Cai Ducui
- Li Yinzhu
- Li Gongyu
- Wang Changli
- Chen Tianxiang
- Zhu Zuquan
- An Zheming
- Huang Fa
- Zeng Yaofeng
- Liang Baozhu
- Zhang Jinhua
- Chen Meiguang
- Yan Bingliang
- Ye Shipin
Production
The drama's script is based on research from newspaper reports and interviews with students, teachers, social workers and probation officers.[1]
Original soundtrack
The drama's theme song is 'On the Fringe' sung by Thomas Teo.[3]
Reception
The drama received both positive and negative feedback from the public, warning that "this drama serial, to a large extent, glamorises gangs and gangsterism"[4] while some said that it "enables adult viewers to understand the underlying cause... younger viewers realise the danger of hanging out with wrong people"[5] and "unveiling the problems of these teenagers... deterring them from getting involved with gangsterism".[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Lam, Jenny (15 April 1988). "THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS". The Straits Times. p. 1. Retrieved 5 September 2023 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ Ho, Ai Li (10 March 2019). "Singer Eric Moo turned down Li Nanxing's role in 1980s teen drama On The Fringe".
- ^ "Thomas is no weakling". The New Paper. 23 January 1989. p. 19. Retrieved 5 September 2023 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "Please rethink screening of On The Fringe". The Straits Times. 31 August 1989. p. 26. Retrieved 5 September 2023 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "On The Fringe helps viewers understand problem kids". The Straits Times. 5 September 1989. p. 28 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "Watch more to get better picture". The Straits Times. 5 September 1989. p. 28. Retrieved 5 September 2023 – via NewspaperSG.