The Legend of Purple Hairpin [紫釵記]
- Release Year
- 1959
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Genres
- Drama
- Music
- Directed By
- Lee Tit
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.
