The Legend of Purple Hairpin

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.

  • Released: 1959-02-18
  • Runtime: 135 minutes
  • Genre: Music, Drama
  • Stars: Heung Hoi, Fung Ming, Leung Sing Poh, Chu Siu-Boh, Yuen Lap-Cheung, Ying Lai-Lei, Chan Lap-Ban, Liang Tsi-Pak
  • Director: Lee Tit