The Legend of Purple Hairpin (1959)
• February 18th, 1959 • 2h 15min
Music, Drama
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.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Le Serpent Blanc
Released on: 2017-06-08
Animation, Music
Backstage of a traditional Chinese opera, the staff and performers are bringing a play to life: "The...
Iron-beaked Hen's Sudden Rise to Power
Released on: 1957-01-11
Comedy, Music
Iron-Beaked Hen and Fatso Bo on their way to the city to help a relative out of some trouble, they r...
Unsuk Chin: Alice in Wonderland
Released on: 2008-04-29
TV Movie, Adventure, Music, Fantasy
A live recording of the premier of Korean composer Unsuk Chin's Alice in Wonderland opera at Nationa...
Farewell My Concubine
Released on: 1993-01-01
Drama
Two boys meet at an opera training school in Peking in 1924. Their resulting friendship will span ne...
My Next Step
Released on: 2015-11-15
Documentary, Music, Family
MY NEXT STEP follows a young Kunqu Opera artist YANG Yang(28 year-old) over the course of several ye...
She Sings for the World
Released on: 2023-08-31
Documentary, Drama, Family, History
A Chinese Canadian son sets out to make a film on his mother, who was once known as the first ever C...
The Magic Lamp
Released on: 1964-01-23
Drama, Music, Fantasy
Adapted from one of China's most well-known fairy tales, the Goddess of Mount Hua falls in love with...
The Peach Blossom Fan
Released on: 1961-05-03
History, Drama, Music, Romance
A Shaw Brothers Chinese Opera based on the Qing dynasty musical play that recounts the death of the ...
The Grand Substitution
Released on: 1965-04-14
Music, History, Drama
With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the...
The Story of Qin Xiang-Lian
Released on: 1964-07-18
Drama, History
The Story of Qin Xiang-Lian is a Hong Kong Chinese Opera musical starring Jackie Chan in a child rol...
The Eighteen Darts (Part 1)
Released on: 1966-08-23
Drama
The Eighteen Darts (Part 1) is a Chinese Opera Musical starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Bia...
The Eighteen Darts (Part 2)
Released on: 1966-08-30
Drama
The Eighteen Darts (Part 2) is a Chinese Opera Musical starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Bia...
Bamboo Theatre
Released on: 2019-09-22
Documentary, Music
This film is a portrait of unique cultural space for Spirits, Gods and People. While permanent theat...
The Rainbow Pass
Released on: 1964-01-10
Drama
The Rainbow Pass is a Chinese Opera starring Sammo Hung in a child role
Beijing Opera Go Go Go
Released on:
Music, Comedy
Zeng Hongqi, a rap-loving senior, is forced to lead the opera club for credits. Despite recruitment ...
Qin Xianglian
Released on: 1955-01-01
Romance, Music
Qing (i.e. Qin) Xianglian was the wife of a man named Chen Shimei, who won the first title of nation...
My Way
Released on: 2012-12-05
Documentary, Music
When facing a path with no future or precedent success, will we ever choose to stay? Cheuk Cheung’s ...