The Legend of Purple Hairpin

The Legend of Purple Hairpin 1959 Directed by Lee Tit 紫釵記

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.

Country Hong Kong

Production Country Hong Kong

Language Cantonese

Spoken Language Cantonese

Gneres Drama , Music

Production Company Bo Ying

Release Date 18 February 1959

135 mins