Purple Butterfly(2003)
紫蝴蝶
United by Passion. Divided by Fate.
Purple Butterfly Synopsis
Ding Hui is a member of Purple Butterfly, a powerful resistance group in Japanese occupied Shanghai. An unexpected encounter reunites her with Itami, an ex-lover and officer with a secret police unit tasked with dismantling Purple Butterfly.
Purple Butterfly (2003) is a war, drama and history film directed by Lou Ye, released on July 4, 2003 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Zhang Ziyi, Liu Ye, Feng Yuanzheng and Toru Nakamura. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Lou Ye
- Writers:
- Lou Ye
- Producers:
- Zhu Yongde, Wang Wei
- Cinematographer:
- Wang Yu
- Composer:
- Jörg Lemberg
- Production:
- Shanghai Film Studio, Lou Yi, Wild Bunch, Dream Factory
- Budget:
- $1,200,000
- Revenue:
- $750,000
- Status:
- Released
Purple Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zhang Ziyi
as Cynthia / Ding Hui
Liu Ye
as Szeto
Feng Yuanzheng
as Xie Ming
Toru Nakamura
as Hidehiko Itami
Li Bingbing
as Tang Yiling
- Kin Ei
Kin Ei
as Yamamoto
Leni Lan
as Ah Zi
Yao Anlian
Wang Kai
as Brother
Key crew
Directed by Lou Ye, written by Lou Ye, produced by Zhu Yongde and Wang Wei.
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Purple Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 22 ratings.
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Purple Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Purple Butterfly online?
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Purple Butterfly (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Purple Butterfly?
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The main cast of Purple Butterfly (2003) includes Zhang Ziyi, Liu Ye, Feng Yuanzheng, Toru Nakamura and Li Bingbing. The film was directed by Lou Ye. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Purple Butterfly released?
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Purple Butterfly was released on July 4, 2003 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Purple Butterfly worth watching?
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Purple Butterfly (2003) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.