Madama Butterfly
Originally released in 2004. Madama Butterfly is a music film. directed by George Blume. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mina Blum, Carlo Bosi, and Fiorenza Cedolins
Synopsis
Japan, early twentieth century. U.S. Navy Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton inspects the house he has leased from a marriage broker. The broker, Goro, has procured him three servants and a geisha wife, Cio-Cio-San, known as Madama Butterfly. He is enchanted with the fragile Cio-Cio-San. Cio-Cio-San is heard in the distance joyously singing of her wedding. In a quiet moment, Cio-Cio-San shows her bridegroom her few earthly treasures and tells him of her intention to embrace his Christian faith. The Imperial Commissioner performs the wedding ceremony, and the guests toast the couple. The celebration is interrupted by Cio-Cio-San's uncle, a Buddhist priest, who bursts in, cursing the girl for having renounced her ancestors' religion. Alone with Cio-Cio-San in the moonlit garden, her husband dries her tears, and she joins him in singing of their love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Austria
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Mina Blum
as Kate Pinkerton
Carlo Bosi
as Goro, a matchmaker
Fiorenza Cedolins
as Cio-Cio-san (Madama Butterfly)
Francesco Franci
as Suzuki, her maid
Marcello Giordani
as B. F. Pinkerton, Lieutenant in the United States Navy
Juan Pons
as Sharpless, United States consul at Nagasaki
Carlo Striuli
as The Bonze, Cio-Cio-san's uncle
Alessandro Battiato
as Prince Yamadori
Angelo Nardinocchi
as The Imperial Commissioner
Giovanni Scordino
as The Official Registrar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Arthaus Musik
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madama Butterfly about?
Japan, early twentieth century. U.S. Navy Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton inspects the house he has leased from a marriage broker. The broker, Goro, has procured him three servants and a geisha wife, Cio...
Who directed Madama Butterfly?
Madama Butterfly was directed by George Blume.
How long is Madama Butterfly?
Madama Butterfly has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was Madama Butterfly released?
Madama Butterfly was released on July 10, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Madama Butterfly?
The main cast of Madama Butterfly includes Mina Blum, Carlo Bosi, Fiorenza Cedolins, Francesco Franci, Marcello Giordani.