The Legend of Purple Hairpin (1959)
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.
Cast
Yam Kim-Fai
Yi Li
Pak Suet-Sin
Huo
Leung Sing Poh
Chan Lap-ban
Chu Siu-Boh
Fung Ming
Liang Tsi-Pak
Ying Lai-Lei
Yuen Lap-Cheung
Liang Tsi-Pak
The sinister officialRecommendations
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