The Legend of Purple Hairpin
1959, Cantonese. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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- Released
- 18 February 1959
- Original title
- 紫釵記
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Tong Tik-Sang, Xianxu Tang
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The Legend of Purple Hairpin runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
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The Legend of Purple Hairpin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 February 1959. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Legend of Purple Hairpin?
The Legend of Purple Hairpin (1959) was directed by Lee Tit and stars Yam Kim-Fai, Pak Suet-Sin, Leung Sing Poh.