The Legend of Purple Hairpin (1959)

Director: Lee Tit

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

Pinmei Chen

Cheung Sang

Cheung Sing-Fei

Chu Siu-Boh

Fung Ming

Heung Hoi