The Legend of the Purple Hairpin(1977)
紫釵記
The Legend of the Purple Hairpin Synopsis
Based in Chinese opera, the film tells the story of a young scholar in the Tang Dynasty, Li Yi who travels to the capital Changan to take the national civil examination. During the Lantern Festival, he encounters Huo Xiaoyu in the night market and picks up the purple hairpin she leaves behind by chance. Using the hairpin as a token of love, Li proposes to her on that same night. However, “the course of true love never did run smooth.” With the assistance of a mysterious man in the yellow robe (Huangshanke), together they have to fight against the wicked plot of Official Lu.
The Legend of the Purple Hairpin (1977) is a drama and music film directed by Lee Tit, released on February 12, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Lung Kim-Sang, Mui Suet See, Jue Kim-Daan and Yin Suet-Fan.
- Director:
- Lee Tit
- Production:
- Gin Shing Film Company, Golden Phoenix
- Status:
- Released
The Legend of the Purple Hairpin Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lung Kim-Sang
Lung Kim-Sang
- Mui Suet See
Mui Suet See
- Jue Kim-Daan
Jue Kim-Daan
- Yin Suet-Fan
Yin Suet-Fan
Leung Sing Poh
Liang Tsi-Pak
- Wan Fei-Yin
Wan Fei-Yin
- Lee Fung
Lee Fung
Chu Siu-Boh
Helena Law Lan
Key crew
Directed by Lee Tit.
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The Legend of the Purple Hairpin – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Legend of the Purple Hairpin?
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The main cast of The Legend of the Purple Hairpin (1977) includes Lung Kim-Sang, Mui Suet See, Jue Kim-Daan, Yin Suet-Fan and Leung Sing Poh. The film was directed by Lee Tit. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Legend of the Purple Hairpin released?
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The Legend of the Purple Hairpin was released on February 12, 1977 and runs for 1h 53m.