The Legend of Purple Hairpin
19592h 15m7.0
Music, Drama
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Genre
- Music
- Origin
- Hong Kong
About
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Lee Tit
- Writing
- Tong Tik-Sang, Xianxu Tang
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Feb 18, 1959
- Studio
- Bo Ying
Cast
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