Butterfly and Sword
新流星蝴蝶劍
Synopsis
A loyalist attempts to keep the King's empire from being overthrown by a revolutionary group.
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Meng Sing-Wan
Michelle Yeoh
Lady Ko
Joey Wong
Butterfly
Jimmy Lin Chih-Ying
Prince Cha
Donnie Yen
Yip Cheung
Tou Tsung-hua
Lui Heung-Chuen
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Lord Suen Yuk Pa
Elsie Yeh
Ho Ching
Steve Lee Ka-Ting
Lui Chung Yuen
Chang Kuo-Chu
Eunuch Tsao
Wong Chung-Kui
Eunuch
Chu Ben-Ke
Bald fighter
Choi Hin-Cheung
Lord Suen's Man / Guard
Choi Kin-Shing
Lord Suen's Man
Chang Chung-Yu
Forest Fighter
Lin Kuang-Chin
Forest Fighter
Wang Yao
Forest Fighter
Suen Siu-Ming
Forest Fighter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mak Tong-Kit
- Screenplay & Story
- John Chong, Gu Long
- Original Score
- Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, Chris Babida
- Original Title
- 新流星蝴蝶劍
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Chang-Hong Channel Film & Video Co., Chang Hong Channel Film & Video Ltd. Co. (HK)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mak Tong-Kit
John Chong, Gu Long
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, Chris Babida
Chen Jung-Shu
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Mak Tong-Kit
Director
John Chong
Writer
Bo-Ling Ng
Costume Design
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
Original Music Composer
Chris Babida
Original Music Composer
Chen Jung-Shu
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterfly and Sword
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Butterfly and Sword about?
A loyalist attempts to keep the King's empire from being overthrown by a revolutionary group.
Who directed Butterfly and Sword?
Butterfly and Sword was directed by Michael Mak Tong-Kit.
Who stars in Butterfly and Sword?
The principal cast of Butterfly and Sword includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michelle Yeoh, Joey Wong, Jimmy Lin Chih-Ying, Donnie Yen.
When was Butterfly and Sword released and how long is it?
Butterfly and Sword was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Butterfly and Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Butterfly and Sword was composed by Stephen Shing Gam-Wing, Chris Babida.
Is Butterfly and Sword based on a book or true story?
Butterfly and Sword is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gu Long".