The Legend of Purple Hairpin
Overview
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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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
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