The Legend of Purple Hairpin

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

2h 15m 1959 Music, Drama Hong Kong
Budget: - Revenue: -

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

Writer

Tong Tik-Sang, Xianxu Tang, Tong Hin-Jo