The Iron Butterfly 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Network
- TVB
- Where to Stream
- Netzkino, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Iron Butterfly?
Topic: Film "The Iron Butterfly" (1989). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 25, 1989
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- Hong Kong
- Studios
- TVB
- Genres
- Crime, TV Movie
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~79 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- TVB
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Topic: Film "The Iron Butterfly" (1989).
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Title: The Iron Butterfly.
Year: 1989.
Release Date (HK): 06/25/1989.
Genres: Crime, TV Movie.
Runtime: 1h 19m.
Director: Johnnie To.
Cast: Tsui-Han Mak, Fiona Leung, Anthony Chau-Sang Wong, Ting-Wai Chan.
Plot: Police deem a case serious and send Shan and Hui to investigate. As understanding deepens, an emotional surge occurs. Ling-hui is the subordinate Li Jian fell in love with. Hui Shan and [unclear/incomplete text] strengthen business gang raids, forcing gang leaders to surrender Aberdeen. Health and more were killed.
Other info: MyDramaList lists it as 特警90.
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The Iron Butterfly is a feature film with a runtime of 79 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Iron Butterfly?
The Iron Butterfly was directed by Johnnie To.
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