The Legend of Purple Hairpin (1959)

• Music
• Drama

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.

Rating

7 / 10 (1 votes)

Release date

February 18, 1959

Runtime

2h 15m

Language

CN

Director

Lee Tit

Status

Released