The Legend of Purple Hairpin

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

紫釵記

February 18, 1959 2h 15m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Lee Tit
Writers Tong Tik-Sang, Xianxu Tang
Studio Bo Ying
Language CN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Yam Kim-Fai

Yam Kim-Fai

Yi Li

Pak Suet-Sin

Pak Suet-Sin

Huo

Leung Sing Poh

Leung Sing Poh

Chan Lap-Ban

Chan Lap-Ban

Pinmei Chen

Cheung Sang

Cheung Sing-Fei

Chu Siu-Boh

Chu Siu-Boh

Fung Ming

Fung Ming

Heung Hoi

Liang Tsi-Pak

So Siu-Tong

Frequently Asked Questions

The Legend of Purple Hairpin was released on February 18, 1959.

The runtime of The Legend of Purple Hairpin is 2h 15m.

The Legend of Purple Hairpin is a Music, Drama movie.

The Legend of Purple Hairpin is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Legend of Purple Hairpin was directed by Lee Tit.

The main cast of The Legend of Purple Hairpin includes Yam Kim-Fai, Pak Suet-Sin, Leung Sing Poh.

The Legend of Purple Hairpin is originally in CN.