Movie

The Iron Butterfly

19891h 19m

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Good to know

Director: Johnnie To
Release date: 1989-06-25
Runtime: 1h 19m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: TVB
Part of: Iron Butterfly Collection

About The Iron Butterfly

The Iron Butterfly is a 1989 movie in the Crime and TV Movie genres, directed by Johnnie To, starring Betty Mak Chui-Han, Fiona Leung Ngai-Ling and Anthony Wong Chau-Sang. It has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Iron Butterfly in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Iron Butterfly in Australia?+

The Iron Butterfly is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Iron Butterfly on Netflix?+

The Iron Butterfly is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Iron Butterfly?+

The Iron Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Who stars in The Iron Butterfly?+

The Iron Butterfly stars Betty Mak Chui-Han, Fiona Leung Ngai-Ling, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Nathan Chan Ting-Wai and Lam Chung.

When did The Iron Butterfly come out?+

The Iron Butterfly is a 1989 movie directed by Johnnie To.

What genre is The Iron Butterfly?+

The Iron Butterfly is Crime and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Iron Butterfly?+

The Iron Butterfly was directed by Johnnie To.