The Legend of the Purple Hairpin
紫釵記
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Tit
- Original Score
- Kan Wing-Tong, Chang Hon-Cheung, Sung Kam-Shing, Sam Deng-Wang, Siu-Wing Lau, Sung Kam-Wing, Law Ching-Ting, Chue Siu-Cheung, Carlton Chu Hing-Cheung, Chu Ngai-Kong, Law Bo-sang
- Original Title
- 紫釵記
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Gin Shing Film Company, Golden Phoenix
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Tit
Kan Wing-Tong, Chang Hon-Cheung, Sung Kam-Shing, Sam Deng-Wang, Siu-Wing Lau, Sung Kam-Wing, Law Ching-Ting, Chue Siu-Cheung, Carlton Chu Hing-Cheung, Chu Ngai-Kong, Law Bo-sang
Robert Choi
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Choi
Editor
Lee Tit
Director
Lee Wing-Chiu
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of the Purple Hairpin
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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 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.
Who directed The Legend of the Purple Hairpin?
The Legend of the Purple Hairpin was directed by Lee Tit.
Who stars in The Legend of the Purple Hairpin?
The principal cast of The Legend of the Purple Hairpin includes Lung Kim-Sang, Mui Suet See, Jue Kim-Daan, Yin Suet-Fan, Leung Sing Poh.
When was The Legend of the Purple Hairpin released and how long is it?
The Legend of the Purple Hairpin was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of the Purple Hairpin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of the Purple Hairpin was composed by Kan Wing-Tong, Chang Hon-Cheung, Sung Kam-Shing, Sam Deng-Wang, Siu-Wing Lau, Sung Kam-Wing, Law Ching-Ting, Chue Siu-Cheung, Carlton Chu Hing-Cheung, Chu Ngai-Kong, Law Bo-sang.