In the Time of the Butterflies
"Women had their place. Hers was in the revolution."
Originally released in 2001. In the Time of the Butterflies is a tv movie/thriller film. directed by Mariano Barroso.
Starring Salma Hayek Pinault, Edward James Olmos, and Mía Maestro
Synopsis
Based on the book by Julia Alvarez. Three sisters become activists during the Dominican Republic's Trujillo regime when members of their family are killed by the government's troops.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (42 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Mexico
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Director
Top Cast
Salma Hayek Pinault
as Minerva Mirabal
Edward James Olmos
as Rafael Leónidas Trujillo
Mía Maestro
as Mate Mirabal
Demián Bichir
as Manolo Tavárez
Pilar Padilla
as Dedé Mirabal
Lumi Cavazos
as Patria Mirabal
Marc Anthony
as Lio
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
as Captain Peña
Ana Martín
as Mercedes Reyes
Fernando Becerril
as Enrique Mirabal
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Barnstorm Films
- Ventanarosa
- Producciones Amaranta
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Showtime Networks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In the Time of the Butterflies about?
Based on the book by Julia Alvarez. Three sisters become activists during the Dominican Republic's Trujillo regime when members of their family are killed by the government's troops.
Who directed In the Time of the Butterflies?
In the Time of the Butterflies was directed by Mariano Barroso.
How long is In the Time of the Butterflies?
In the Time of the Butterflies has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was In the Time of the Butterflies released?
In the Time of the Butterflies was released on October 21, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in In the Time of the Butterflies?
The main cast of In the Time of the Butterflies includes Salma Hayek Pinault, Edward James Olmos, Mía Maestro, Demián Bichir, Pilar Padilla.