The Legend of Purple Hairpin poster
The Legend of Purple Hairpin poster

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

1959 2h 15m 7Movie
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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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