The Legend of the Purple Hairpin
Feb 12, 1977 · 1h 53m
Director
Lee TitOverview
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.
Cast of The Legend of the Purple Hairpin
Crew of The Legend of the Purple Hairpin
Lee TitDirector, Presenter- Robert ChoiEditor
- Lee Wing-ChiuCostume Design
- Kan Wing-TongMusic
- Chang Hon-CheungMusic
- Lee Man KitCinematography
- Sung Kam-ShingMusic
- Wong ManProduction Manager
- Tong Tik-SangScript
- Sam Deng-WangMusic
- Siu-Wing LauMusic
- Sung Kam-WingMusic
- Law Ching-TingMusic
- Chu Yat-HungAssistant Director
- Chue Siu-CheungMusic
- Carlton Chu Hing-CheungMusic
- Chu Ngai-KongMusic
- Law Bo-sangMusic
About The Legend of the Purple Hairpin
What is The Legend of the Purple Hairpin about?
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…
When was The Legend of the Purple Hairpin released?
The Legend of the Purple Hairpin was released on February 12, 1977.
How long is The Legend of the Purple Hairpin?
The Legend of the Purple Hairpin runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Who directed The Legend of the Purple Hairpin?
The Legend of the Purple Hairpin was directed by Lee Tit.
Who is in the cast of The Legend of the Purple Hairpin?
The cast of The Legend of the Purple Hairpin includes Lung Kim-Sang, Mui Suet See, Jue Kim-Daan, Yin Suet-Fan and Leung Sing Poh.