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M. Butterfly

M. Butterfly

Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.

In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with an opera singer, Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: M. Butterfly
  • Genres: Romance, Drama
  • Release Date: 1993-10-01
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 6.617/10 (231 votes)
  • Budget: $17,000,000
  • Revenue: $1,499,795
  • Production Companies: Geffen Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0183
  • Languages: Mandarin, English

Cast & Crew

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

as René Gallimard

John Lone

John Lone

as Song Liling

Barbara Sukowa

Barbara Sukowa

as Jeanne Gallimard

Annabel Leventon

Annabel Leventon

as Frau Baden

Shizuko Hoshi

Shizuko Hoshi

as Comrade Chin

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

as Ambassador Toulon

Richard McMillan

Richard McMillan

as Embassy Colleague

Vernon Dobtcheff

Vernon Dobtcheff

as Agent Etancelin

David Hemblen

David Hemblen

as Intelligence Officer #1

Damir Andrei

Damir Andrei

as Intelligence Officer #2

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

M. Butterfly (1993) Official Trailer - Jeremy Irons, John Lone Movie HD

External Links

Keywords

chinaopera singer1960s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M. Butterfly?

M. Butterfly is a Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1993-10-01.

Who are the main actors in M. Butterfly?

The main cast includes Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa, Annabel Leventon, Shizuko Hoshi, .

Where can I watch M. Butterfly online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if M. Butterfly is available.

Is M. Butterfly based on a true story?

Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.

What is the IMDb rating of M. Butterfly?

M. Butterfly has an IMDb rating of 6.617/10 based on 231 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of M. Butterfly?

The movie had a production budget of $17,000,000 and earned $1,499,795 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for M. Butterfly?

The soundtrack was composed by Geffen Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was M. Butterfly filmed?

M. Butterfly was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is M. Butterfly?

The total runtime of M. Butterfly is 101 minutes.

Is M. Butterfly suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to M. Butterfly?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to M. Butterfly.

Does M. Butterfly have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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