The Legend of Purple Hairpin
The Legend of Purple Hairpin

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

February 18, 1959 | 135 min

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.

Genres

Music Drama

Cast

Naomi Scott

Yam Kim-Fai

Naomi Scott

Pak Suet-Sin

Naomi Scott

Leung Sing Poh

Naomi Scott

Chan Lap-Ban

Naomi Scott

Pinmei Chen

Naomi Scott

Cheung Sang

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