Black Butterfly (1990)
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.
Director: Liao Ming-Li
Genre: Crime, Action
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Cast
Screenplay
- Yu Chi-Wei (Screenplay)
Editing: Chen Po-Wen
Production: 慕威電影事業股份有限公司
Country: Taiwan
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话
Original Language: zh
Themes
Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Martial Arts Showdown
Keywords
hotel, martial arts, assassin, hitman, gambling, taiwan, murder, undercover cop, female martial artist
More Films by Director: Liao Ming-Li
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Black Butterfly stars Carol Wan Chui-Pan, Tsai Chia-Hung, Mu Szu-Cheng, Chen Shan, Keung Tai-Chuen, Luo Bin.
- How long is Black Butterfly?
- Black Butterfly has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Black Butterfly?
- Black Butterfly is a Crime, Action film.
- Where was Black Butterfly produced?
- Black Butterfly was produced in Taiwan.
- What are the themes of Black Butterfly?
- The themes of Black Butterfly include: Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract, Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Martial Arts Showdown.