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The Legend of Purple Hairpin

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

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Music   Drama
πŸ“œ Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: Cantonese
πŸ“† Date Released: 1959-02-18
⌚ Running Time: 135 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

Yam Kim-Fai original image
Yi Li
Yam Kim-Fai
Pak Suet-Sin original image
Huo
Pak Suet-Sin
Lan Chi Pak original image
The sinister official
Lan Chi Pak
Leung Sing Poh original image
Leung Sing Poh
Chan Lap-Ban original image
Chan Lap-Ban
Pinmei Chen original image
Pinmei Chen
Cheung Sang original image
Cheung Sang
Cheung Sing-Fei original image
Cheung Sing-Fei
Chu Siu-Boh original image
Chu Siu-Boh
Fung Ming original image
Fung Ming
Heung Hoi original image
Heung Hoi
Cibo Liang original image
Cibo Liang
Bing'er Ren original image
Bing'er Ren
So Siu-Tong original image
So Siu-Tong
Bing-Yee Yam original image
Bing-Yee Yam
Ying Lai-Lei original image
Ying Lai-Lei
Yuen Lap-Cheung original image
Yuen Lap-Cheung

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