The Legend of Purple Hairpin (1959)
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.
Released: Feb 18, 1959
Runtime: 135 minutes
Stars: Yam Kim-Fai, Pak Suet-Sin, Lan Chi Pak, Leung Sing Poh, Chan Lap-Ban, Pinmei Chen
Crew: Lee Tit (Director), Tong Tik-Sang (Writer), Xianxu Tang (Writer), Qiang Kong (Producer), Tong Tik-Sang (Music), Yuet-Sang Wong (Music)
