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The Legend of Purple Hairpin

1959

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

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.

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2hrs 15mins

Music, Drama

February 18, 1959

7.0

IMDb

Language

Cantonese

Status

Released

Title:

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

Overview:

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.

Genres:

Music, Drama

Languages:

Cantonese

Runtime:

2hrs 15mins

Country Origin:

HK

Tagline:

N/A

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