Black Butterfly

Jan 1, 1990

1h 31m

★ 7.5

Overview

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.

Genres

Crime

Action

Production Companies

慕威電影事業股份有限公司

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Cast

Cheng

Carol Wan Chui-Pan

Nung

Tsai Chia-Hung

Mu Szu-Cheng

Chen Shan

Keung Tai-Chuen

Luo Bin

Alan Li Hai-Hsing

Chan Yue-Ching

Wong Sai-Goon

Hu Hsiang-Ping

Li Min-Lang

Lui Fung

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