The Legend of Purple Hairpin (1959)
1959 · 2h 15m · Music, Drama
Genres: Music, Drama
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.
Director: Lee Tit
Writers: Tong Tik-Sang, Xianxu Tang
Music by: Tong Tik-Sang, Yuet-Sang Wong
Cinematography: Suen Lun, Tsak Tong
Editor: Nam Tam, Nan Tan
Cast
Yam Kim-Fai as Yi LiPak Suet-Sin as HuoLeung Sing PohChan Lap-BanPinmei ChenCheung SangCheung Sing-FeiChu Siu-BohFung MingHeung HoiLiang Tsi-PakSo Siu-TongMore like this
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