Black Butterfly
Originally released in 1960. Black Butterfly is a action film. directed by Lo Wei. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Liu Liang-Hua, Lo Wei, and Shih Chin
Synopsis
Lau Leung-wah plays the titled character, a Chinese Robin Hood who robs the rich to help the poor. She is an early Republican Era Mulan, who switches effortlessly between charming gentility and agile ferocity, and Lau personifies her character's duality with a balance of grace and vigour. Chang Cheh, on the verge of fostering seismic changes in cinema with his martial-arts machismo, pens a script that captures the spirit of changing Chinese womanhood, underscored by a conflict between Black Butterfly and her father, a veteran detective.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Swank Motion Picture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Butterfly about?
Lau Leung-wah plays the titled character, a Chinese Robin Hood who robs the rich to help the poor. She is an early Republican Era Mulan, who switches effortlessly between charming gentility and agi...
Who directed Black Butterfly?
Black Butterfly was directed by Lo Wei.
How long is Black Butterfly?
Black Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Black Butterfly released?
Black Butterfly was released on December 15, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Butterfly?
The main cast of Black Butterfly includes Liu Liang-Hua, Lo Wei, Shih Chin, Tsung Yu.