The Legend of Purple Hairpin
An adaptation of Tong Tik-sang's now-legendary Cantonese Opera piece, the film features divas Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin (left with Yam), who play the story's lead lovers, and Lan Chi Pak, the sinister official who tries to break up the relationship. Leung Sing-po plays the pair's friend as well as the mysterious 'man in yellow' who exposes plans to separate the couple.
Director: Lee Tit
Cast
Yam Kim-Fai
Yi Li
Pak Suet-Sin
Huo
Leung Sing Poh
Chan Lap-Ban
Pinmei Chen
Cheung Sang
Cheung Sing-Fei
Chu Siu-Boh
Fung Ming
Heung Hoi
Liang Tsi-Pak
So Siu-Tong
Bing-Yee Yam
Ying Lai-Lei
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Feb 18, 1959
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Genres
- Music, Drama
- Studios
- Bo Ying
- Director
- Lee Tit