Butterfly and Sword
1993 · 88 min · ★ 5.6 · Fantasy, Action, Adventure
A loyalist attempts to keep the King's empire from being overthrown by a revolutionary group.
Directed by Michael Mak Tong-Kit · Written by John Chong
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai Meng Sing-Wan -
Michelle Yeoh Lady Ko -
Joey Wong Butterfly -
Jimmy Lin Chih-Ying Prince Cha -
Donnie Yen Yip Cheung -
Tou Tsung-hua Lui Heung-Chuen -
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong Lord Suen Yuk Pa -
Elsie Yeh Ho Ching -
Steve Lee Ka-Ting Lui Chung Yuen -
Chang Kuo-Chu Eunuch Tsao - W Wong Chung-Kui Eunuch
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