The Legend of Purple Hairpin (紫釵記) 65 years old

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.

Credits

The Legend of Purple Hairpin Cast

Name Character
Leung Sing-Bo He was 51, 73 years old when he died
Chu Siu-Boh
Heung Hoi
Chan Lap-Ban
So Siu-Tong

The Legend of Purple Hairpin Crew

Name Department
Tong Tik-Sang as Script. Crew
Tong Tik-Sang as Music. Sound
The Legend of Purple Hairpin poster
The Legend of Purple Hairpin (65 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, February 18, 1959
  • Runtime: 135 minutes