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Butterfly

"A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge."

February 5, 1982 1h 48m 4.8/10 (36 votes)

Originally released in 1982. Butterfly is a crime/drama film. directed by Matt Cimber.

Starring Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, and Orson Welles

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 5, 1982 43 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 4.8/10 Mixed (36 votes)
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Budget $3.5M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,500,000

Production Companies

  • Par-Par Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butterfly about?

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 s...

Who directed Butterfly?

Butterfly was directed by Matt Cimber.

How long is Butterfly?

Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was Butterfly released?

Butterfly was released on February 5, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Butterfly?

The main cast of Butterfly includes Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Orson Welles, Lois Nettleton, Edward Albert.