The Butterfly Chalice (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1965, The Butterfly Chalice is an action, drama, music and history film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The story revolves around Tian Yu Quan (Chin Feng) who rushes to the aid of an elderly fisherman who is bullied by an arrogant relative of the Qiu Shan ministry. In the heat of the ensuing battle he kills the said man and is hence chased by the district's officials. Trying to use the waterway to shake off his enemies, Yu Quan finds a true friend in the old fisherman's bark-stearing daughter, Hu Feng Lian (Ting Hung) who becomes his loyal accomplice. As symbol for his gratitude, Yu Quan bestows Feng Lian with a Butterfly Chalice to reflect their eternal friendship bond...
Who’s in it. The Butterfly Chalice stars Chin Feng as Tien Yu-Chuan, Pat Ting Hung as Hu Feng-Lien, Ching Miao as Governor General Lu Lin and Lee Ying as Magistrate Tien Yun-Shan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Butterfly Chalice 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 The Butterfly Chalice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butterfly Chalice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butterfly Chalice (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Butterfly Chalice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Butterfly Chalice worth watching?
- The Butterfly Chalice holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butterfly Chalice?
- The Butterfly Chalice stars Chin Feng, Pat Ting Hung, Ching Miao, Lee Ying and Lee Ying.
- When was The Butterfly Chalice released?
- The Butterfly Chalice was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.