Purple Butterfly (2003): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2003 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2003, Purple Butterfly is a drama, krieg and historie film directed by Lou Ye, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Purple Butterfly stars Zhang Ziyi as Cynthia / Ding Hui, Liu Ye as Szeto, Feng Yuanzheng as Xie Ming and Toru Nakamura as Hidehiko Itami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Purple Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Purple Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purple Butterfly tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindler's List and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Purple Butterfly (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Purple Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Purple Butterfly worth watching?
- Purple Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krieg and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Purple Butterfly?
- Purple Butterfly stars Zhang Ziyi, Liu Ye, Feng Yuanzheng, Toru Nakamura and Li Bingbing.
- When was Purple Butterfly released?
- Purple Butterfly was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.