The Legend of Purple Hairpin Trailer

The Legend of Purple Hairpin Trailer (1959)

18 February 1959 Drama, Music 135 mins

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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Crew

Lee Tit

Director

Hau Chan

Hau Chan Musician

Qiang Kong

Qiang Kong Producer

Suen Lun

Suen Lun Cinematography

Nam Tam

Nam Tam Editor

Nan Tan

Nan Tan Editor

Zhixing Liang

Zhixing Liang Set Decoration

So Lee

So Lee Musician

Bing-Kwong Chiu

Bing-Kwong Chiu Story Editor

International Titles

The Purple Hairpin Trailer

International Releases Dates

Hong Kong 18 February 1959

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