Underground Wife (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, Underground Wife is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Hsu Yu-Lung, running about 89 minutes. “To regain her honor and explosive emotion, the great daring proves that the weaker sex is not that weak!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gonzo, action packed rape-revenge themed Taiwanese "Black Movie" featuring Juliet Chan and "Tattooer Ma" Sha. The original "Underground Wife" cut runs 85 minutes, the later IFD "Kill Butterfly Kill" English language cut is 89. This movie was released again by IFD in the late 80s in a 'cut-and-paste' version called "American Commando 6: Kill Butterfly Kill" (see separate listing).
Who’s in it. Underground Wife stars Juliet Chan, Ma Sha, Paul Chang Chung and Chuen Yuen, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Underground Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Underground Wife 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 Underground Wife (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Underground Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Underground Wife?
- Underground Wife stars Juliet Chan, Ma Sha, Paul Chang Chung, Chuen Yuen and Chan Sing.
- When was Underground Wife released?
- Underground Wife was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.