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1959

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

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.

Duration

2h 15m

Released

February 18, 1959

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Cast16

  • Yam Kim-Fai
  • Pak Suet-Sin
  • Leung Sing Poh
  • Chan Lap-Ban
  • Pinmei Chen
  • Cheung Sang
  • Cheung Sing-Fei
  • Chu Siu-Boh
  • Fung Ming

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