The Legend of Purple Hairpin (1959)

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: 1959-02-18
• Runtime: 2h 15min
• Production Company: Bo Ying
• Production Country: Hong Kong
• Director: Lee Tit