The Legend of Purple HairpinMovie
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.
About The Legend of Purple Hairpin
The Legend of Purple Hairpin is a 1959 music, drama movie directed by Lee Tit.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 15m, production credits from Hong Kong, an original language code of CN.
The credited cast includes Yam Kim-Fai, Pak Suet-Sin, Leung Sing Poh, Chan Lap-Ban. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
