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The Legend of Purple Hairpin

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

1959 2h 15m · Music, Drama · ★ 7.0

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

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

Writer Xianxu Tang

Top Billed Cast

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

Liang Tsi-Pak

So Siu-Tong

Bing-Yee Yam

Ying Lai-Lei

Yuen Lap-Cheung

Yuen Lap-Cheung

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