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.

Release Date

February 18, 1959

Status

Released

Original Title

紫釵記

Runtime

2h 15min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Cantonese

Production Companies

Bo Ying