Poster of The Legend of Purple Hairpin

The Legend of Purple Hairpin

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, February 18 1959
65 years ago
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Portrait of Yam Kim-FaiYam Kim-Fai
Yam Kim-Fai was
46 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
as 'Yi Li'.
Tue, Feb 04 1913 –
Wed, Nov 29 1989
Portrait of Pak Suet-SinPak Suet-Sin
Pak Suet-Sin was
32 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
as 'Huo'.
Thu, Apr 01 1926
Portrait of Leung Sing PohLeung Sing Poh
Leung Sing Poh was
51 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
Wed, Jan 01 1908 –
Sat, Feb 14 1981
Portrait of Chan Lap-BanChan Lap-Ban
Chan Lap-Ban was
48 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
Sun, Jan 01 1911 –
Wed, Jul 18 1990
Portrait of Pinmei ChenPinmei Chen
Pinmei Chen was
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Portrait of Cheung SangCheung Sang
Cheung Sang was
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Portrait of Cheung Sing-FeiCheung Sing-Fei
Cheung Sing-Fei was
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Portrait of Chu Siu-BohChu Siu-Boh
Chu Siu-Boh was
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Portrait of Fung MingFung Ming
Fung Ming was
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Portrait of Heung HoiHeung Hoi
Heung Hoi was
38 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
Sat, Jan 01 1921 –
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Portrait of Cibo LiangCibo Liang
Cibo Liang was
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Portrait of So Siu-TongSo Siu-Tong
So Siu-Tong was
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Portrait of Bing-Yee YamBing-Yee Yam
Bing-Yee Yam was
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Portrait of Ying Lai-LeiYing Lai-Lei
Ying Lai-Lei was
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Portrait of Yuen Lap-CheungYuen Lap-Cheung
Yuen Lap-Cheung was
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Portrait of Liang Tsi-PakLiang Tsi-Pak
Liang Tsi-Pak was
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as 'The sinister official'.
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Crew

Portrait of Lee TitLee Tit
Lee Tit was
46 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
as 'Director'
Fri, Jan 03 1913 –
Thu, Sep 26 1996
Portrait of Qiuhua PangQiuhua Pang
Qiuhua Pang was
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as 'Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Tong Tik-SangTong Tik-Sang
Tong Tik-Sang was
41 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
as 'Writer, Music, Script'
Mon, Jun 18 1917 –
Tue, Sep 15 1959
Portrait of Xianxu TangXianxu Tang
Xianxu Tang would have been no older than
65 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
as 'Writer'
Sun, Sep 24 1550 –
Fri, Jul 29 1616
Portrait of Qiang KongQiang Kong
Qiang Kong was
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as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Nam TamNam Tam
Nam Tam was
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as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Nan TanNan Tan
Nan Tan was
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as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Bing-Kwong ChiuBing-Kwong Chiu
Bing-Kwong Chiu was
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as 'Story Editor'
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Portrait of Yuet-Sang WongYuet-Sang Wong
Yuet-Sang Wong was
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as 'Music'
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Portrait of Hau ChanHau Chan
Hau Chan was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Ngai-Hong ChuNgai-Hong Chu
Ngai-Hong Chu was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Fung WahFung Wah
Fung Wah was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Jing-Ting LawJing-Ting Law
Jing-Ting Law was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Siu-Wing LauSiu-Wing Lau
Siu-Wing Lau was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Lin Hsiao-LuLin Hsiao-Lu
Lin Hsiao-Lu was
8 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
as 'Musician'
Tue, Oct 17 1967
Portrait of Long-Yin LaiLong-Yin Lai
Long-Yin Lai was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of So LeeSo Lee
So Lee was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Che-See WongChe-See Wong
Che-See Wong was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Chuen ManChuen Man
Chuen Man was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Hai-Chi HoHai-Chi Ho
Hai-Chi Ho was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Leung Yue-FongLeung Yue-Fong
Leung Yue-Fong was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Wing-Tong GanWing-Tong Gan
Wing-Tong Gan was
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as 'Musician'
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Portrait of Suen LunSuen Lun
Suen Lun was
39 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
as 'Cinematography'
Fri, Sep 12 1919 –
Sun, Nov 25 2001
Portrait of Tsak TongTsak Tong
Tsak Tong was
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as 'Cinematography'
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Portrait of Su LinSu Lin
Su Lin was
22 in The Legend of Purple Hairpin
as 'Other'
Fri, Jan 01 1937 –
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Portrait of Tat YimTat Yim
Tat Yim was
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as 'Continuity'
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Portrait of Zhixing LiangZhixing Liang
Zhixing Liang was
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as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Ko TakKo Tak
Ko Tak was
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as 'Propmaker'
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Portrait of Ning TamNing Tam
Ning Tam was
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as 'Continuity'
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Portrait of Tong Hin-JoTong Hin-Jo
Tong Hin-Jo was
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as 'Story'
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