The Legend of Purple Hairpin (1959)

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.

Directing:
  • Lee Tit

Writing:
  • Disheng Tang
  • Xianxu Tang
  • Bing-Kwong Chiu

Stars:
Release Date: 1959-02-18
  • Country: HK
  • Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
  • Runtime: 135
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