The Legend of the Purple Hairpin poster

The Legend of the Purple Hairpin

0.0(0)19771h 53m1

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.

Share WhatsApp Telegram
Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
—
Language
Cantonese
  • cantonese opera

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Lee Tit

Produced in

Hong Kong

Videos

No extra videos are listed for this title yet.

Release dates

  • Hong KongHK

    • Theatrical12 Feb 1977

Frequently asked questions

The Legend of the Purple Hairpin was released on 12 February 1977.

Member reviews

Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

Member comments

0

Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

More like this