The Legend of Purple Hairpin

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Lee TitDirector
• Tong Tik-SangWriter
• Xianxu TangWriter

Cast

• Yam Kim-FaiYi Li
• Pak Suet-SinHuo
• Leung Sing PohCast
• Chan Lap-BanCast
• Pinmei ChenCast
• Cheung SangCast
• Cheung Sing-FeiCast
• Chu Siu-BohCast
• Fung MingCast
• Heung HoiCast
• Liang Tsi-PakCast
• So Siu-TongCast

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