
Madama Butterfly
Karajan magnificent in unique treatment of familiar tragedy
Mirella Freni, Placido Domingo, Christa Ludwig, and Robert Kerns star in this Jean-Pierre Ponnelle-directed version of the Puccini opera, with Herbert von Karajan conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. Madama Butterfly is a staple of the standard operatic repertoire for companies around the world, ranking 7th in the Operabase list of the most-performed operas worldwide.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Madama Butterfly
- Genres: Music
- Release Date: 1974-09-14
- Runtime: 145 minutes
- Rating: 9.5/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Deutsche Grammophon
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1915
- Languages: Italian
Cast & Crew

Mirella Freni
as Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly

Plácido Domingo
as Pinkerton

Robert Kerns
as Sharpless

Christa Ludwig
as Suzuki

Michel Sénéchal
as Goro

Marius Rintzler
as Bonze

Hans Helm
as Comisario imperial

Elke Schary
as Kate Pinkerton

Herbert von Karajan
as Self - Conductor
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Trailers & Clips
Puccini: Madama Butterfly
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madama Butterfly?▼
Madama Butterfly is a Music movie directed by . It was released on 1974-09-14.
Who are the main actors in Madama Butterfly?▼
The main cast includes Mirella Freni, Plácido Domingo, Robert Kerns, Christa Ludwig, Michel Sénéchal, .
Where can I watch Madama Butterfly online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Madama Butterfly is available.
Is Madama Butterfly based on a true story?▼
Karajan magnificent in unique treatment of familiar tragedy
What is the IMDb rating of Madama Butterfly?▼
Madama Butterfly has an IMDb rating of 9.5/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Madama Butterfly?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Madama Butterfly?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Deutsche Grammophon. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Madama Butterfly filmed?▼
Madama Butterfly was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Madama Butterfly?▼
The total runtime of Madama Butterfly is 145 minutes.
Is Madama Butterfly suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Madama Butterfly?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Madama Butterfly.
Does Madama Butterfly have a post-credit scene?▼
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