Butley
"His wife just left him for another man. And so did his boyfriend."
Originally released in 1974. Butley is a drama film. directed by Harold Pinter. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, and Michael Byrne
Synopsis
Butley is set in Queen Mary’s College, London and focuses on two English instructors, Ben Butley, a middle-aged former T. S. Eliot expert whose life is now in a shambles, and his protégé, Joey, a homosexual. With both Joey and his wife leaving, Butley faces a life alone, fighting back with wit, obscenity and booze.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1974
52 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinévision Ltée
- The American Film Theatre
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butley about?
Butley is set in Queen Mary’s College, London and focuses on two English instructors, Ben Butley, a middle-aged former T. S. Eliot expert whose life is now in a shambles, and his protégé, Joey,...
Who directed Butley?
Butley was directed by Harold Pinter.
How long is Butley?
Butley has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Butley released?
Butley was released on January 21, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Butley?
The main cast of Butley includes Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, Michael Byrne, Georgina Hale, Simon Rouse.