The Legend of Purple Hairpin
1959•2h 15m•7.0•Released
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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
Languages
Cantonese
Studio
Bo Ying
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
Yuen Lap-Cheung
Production
Company
Bo Ying
Producer
Qiang Kong
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