The Iron Butterfly
特警90
Synopsis
The police feel the case is serious, then send Shan, Hui even hand investigation, two at first did not and, as understanding deepens, emotional surge; and Ling-hui is the subordinate Li Jian fell in love. Hui Shan and strengthen business gang raids, thereby forcing each gang leader to surrender Aberdeen, against being next use, health and more were killed.
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Top Cast
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Betty Mak Chui-Han
Fiona Leung Ngai-Ling
Do Yi-ling
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Policeman
Nathan Chan Ting-Wai
Lam Chung
Gangster boss
Alan Chan Kwok-Chi
Lee Hoi-Sang
Triad boss
Felix Lok Ying-Kwan
Frankie Lam
Yvonne Yung Hung
Kenny Wong Tak-Ban
Gregory Charles Rivers
Pak Yan
Paco Yick Tin-Hung
Lee Sam
Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching
Jim James
Chan Wing-Chun
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Screenplay & Story
- Wing-Mui Leung
- Original Score
- William Wu Wai-Lap
- Original Title
- 特警90
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- TVB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To
Wing-Mui Leung
William Wu Wai-Lap
Wong Tat-Lung
Johnnie To
Department Leadership Roster
Wing-Mui Leung
Writer
Johnnie To
Director
Wong Tat-Lung
Director of Photography
Yuen Bun
Stunt Coordinator
Fung-Yee Tse
Costume Design
William Wu Wai-Lap
Original Music Composer
Johnnie To
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Iron Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Iron Butterfly about?
The police feel the case is serious, then send Shan, Hui even hand investigation, two at first did not and, as understanding deepens, emotional surge; and Ling-hui is the subordinate Li Jian fell in love. Hui Shan and strengthen business gang raids, thereby forcing each gang leader to surrender Aberdeen, against being next use, health and more were killed.
Who directed The Iron Butterfly?
The Iron Butterfly was directed by Johnnie To.
Who stars in The Iron Butterfly?
The principal cast of The Iron Butterfly includes Betty Mak Chui-Han, Fiona Leung Ngai-Ling, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Nathan Chan Ting-Wai, Lam Chung.
When was The Iron Butterfly released and how long is it?
The Iron Butterfly was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Iron Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Iron Butterfly was composed by William Wu Wai-Lap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Iron Butterfly?
The Iron Butterfly holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).