The Iron Butterfly
1989, Chinese. Directed by Johnnie To.
The police feel the case is serious, then send Shan, Hui even hand investigation, two at first did not and, as understanding deepens, emotional surge; and Ling-hui is the subordinate Li Jian fell in love. Hui Shan and strengthen business gang raids, thereby forcing each gang leader to surrender Aberdeen, against being next use, health and more were killed.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 25 June 1989
- Original title
- 特警90
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Wing-Mui Leung
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The Iron Butterfly: quick answers
What comes after The Iron Butterfly?
Next in the series: The Iron Butterfly II (1990) and Iron Butterfly III: Tomorrow (1992).
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How long is The Iron Butterfly?
The Iron Butterfly runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does The Iron Butterfly have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Iron Butterfly on?
The Iron Butterfly isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 June 1989. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Iron Butterfly?
If you liked The Iron Butterfly, try Buried Alive, The Substitute 2: School's Out, Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America.
Who directed The Iron Butterfly?
The Iron Butterfly (1989) was directed by Johnnie To and stars Betty Mak Chui-Han, Fiona Leung Ngai-Ling, Anthony Wong Chau-sang.