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The Legend of Purple Hairpin

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 18, 1959

Runtime

2h 15m

Genres

Music, Drama

Original Title

紫釵記

Production Companies

Bo Ying

Director

Lee Tit

Description

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.