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Butterfly and Sword
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Butterfly and Sword

1993-01-16 · 88 min · ★ 5.6

Fantasy · Action · Adventure

A loyalist attempts to keep the King's empire from being overthrown by a revolutionary group.

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Directors
Michael Mak Tong-Kit
Production companies
Chang-Hong Channel Film & Video Co., Chang Hong Channel Film & Video Ltd. Co. (HK)
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-waiTony Leung Chiu-waiMeng Sing-Wan
Michelle YeohMichelle YeohLady Ko
Joey WongJoey WongButterfly
Jimmy Lin Chih-YingJimmy Lin Chih-YingPrince Cha
Donnie YenDonnie YenYip Cheung
Tou Tsung-huaTou Tsung-huaLui Heung-Chuen
Elvis Tsui Kam-kongElvis Tsui Kam-kongLord Suen Yuk Pa
Elsie YehElsie YehHo Ching
Steve Lee Ka-tingSteve Lee Ka-tingLui Chung Yuen
Chang Kuo-chuChang Kuo-chuEunuch Tsao
Wong Chung-KuiEunuch
Chu Ben-KeChu Ben-KeBald fighter
Choi Hin-CheungChoi Hin-CheungLord Suen's Man / Guard
Choi Kin-ShingChoi Kin-ShingLord Suen's Man
Chang Chung-YuForest Fighter
Lin Kuang-ChinForest Fighter
Wang YaoWang YaoForest Fighter
Suen Siu-MingForest Fighter
So Man-TszForest Fighter

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