Black Butterfly
Synopsis
Black Butterfly tells the story of a female assassin who is sent to Taiwan to clear the way so a gang from Hong Kong can take over the territory. Problems arise when she breaks the cardinal rule of an assassin -- never develop friends -- and she cannot complete the job. Now hunted by both camps, the killer must turn into a savior as she tries to help her friends.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liao Ming-Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Yu Chi-Wei
- Original Title
- Black Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- 慕威電影事業股份有限公司
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liao Ming-Li
Yu Chi-Wei
Chen Po-Wen
Department Leadership Roster
Liao Ming-Li
Director
Yu Chi-Wei
Screenplay
Chen Po-Wen
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Butterfly
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What is Black Butterfly about?
Black Butterfly tells the story of a female assassin who is sent to Taiwan to clear the way so a gang from Hong Kong can take over the territory. Problems arise when she breaks the cardinal rule of an assassin -- never develop friends -- and she cannot complete the job. Now hunted by both camps, the killer must turn into a savior as she tries to help her friends.
Who directed Black Butterfly?
Black Butterfly was directed by Liao Ming-Li.
Who stars in Black Butterfly?
The principal cast of Black Butterfly includes Carol Wan Chui-Pan, Tsai Chia-Hung, Mu Szu-Cheng, Chen Shan, Keung Tai-Chuen.
When was Black Butterfly released and how long is it?
Black Butterfly was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.