Butterfly
“A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.”
Jess Tyler lives a quiet life next to an abandoned mining factory by himself in the desert. His life is turned upside down when a sexually provocative young woman comes to visit him and tells him she's his daughter. Jess finds it hard to adapt to his newfound parenting role, as a mutual attraction grows between them.
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About Butterfly
Butterfly is a 1982 English-language crime and drama film directed by Matt Cimber. The cast is led by Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Orson Welles. It has a runtime of 1h 48m.
Butterfly was produced by Par-Par Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 5, 1982, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Matt Cimber
- Writers
- Matt Cimber, John F. Goff
- Release date
- February 5, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- Par-Par Productions
Butterfly cast & crew
Butterfly was directed by Matt Cimber and written by Matt Cimber and John F. Goff.
The cast features Stacy Keach as Jess Tyler, Pia Zadora as Kady Tyler, Orson Welles as Judge Rauch, Lois Nettleton as Belle Morgan, Edward Albert as Wash Gillespie, and James Franciscus as Moke Blue.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone and it was produced by Tino Barzie and Matt Cimber.
Is Butterfly worth watching?
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Butterfly is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Butterfly
Stacy Keach
Jess Tyler
Pia Zadora
Kady Tyler
Orson Welles
Judge Rauch
Lois Nettleton
Belle Morgan
Edward Albert
Wash Gillespie
James Franciscus
Moke Blue
Stuart Whitman
Rev. Rivers
June Lockhart
Mrs. Gillespie
Ed McMahon
Mr. Gillespie
Paul Hampton
Norton
George Buck Flower
Ed Lamey
Ann Dane
Janey
Butterfly — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Butterfly in United States?
Butterfly is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Butterfly in?
Butterfly is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Butterfly?
Butterfly runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Butterfly rated?
Butterfly is rated R. It holds a 4.9/10 audience score from 40 ratings.
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