CinemaOSMovie · 1959 · 2h 15m

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

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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.

Directed byLee Tit

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
CN
Released
February 18, 1959
Studios
Bo Ying

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Yam Kim-Fai

Yam Kim-Fai

Yi Li

Pak Suet-Sin

Pak Suet-Sin

Huo

Leung Sing Poh

Leung Sing Poh

Chan Lap-ban

Chan Lap-ban

Pinmei Chen

Cheung Sang

Cheung Sing-Fei

Chu Siu-Boh

Chu Siu-Boh

Fung Ming

Fung Ming

Heung Hoi

Creative team
Directed by
Lee Tit
Written by
Tong Tik-Sang
Xianxu Tang
Produced by
Qiang Kong

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