Nocturnal Butterfly
Originally released in 1941. Nocturnal Butterfly is a drama/romance film. directed by František Čáp. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hana Vítová, Svatopluk Beneš, and Gustav Nezval
Synopsis
Marta Dekasová works as a governess in a garrison town. The beautiful girl is the center of attention of many men, but she only desires Lieutenant Varga, who is married and rejects her. Desperate, Marta throws herself into the arms of the most intrusive of her suitors, and is then dismissed in disgrace. She goes to Prague to live with her friend Kiki, becomes a bar singer, and continues her journey down the sloping surface. Hope for a new life dawns on her when a young student falls in love with her, but just then Varga appears in the bar and rekindles her unquenched feelings...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Lucernafilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nocturnal Butterfly about?
Marta Dekasová works as a governess in a garrison town. The beautiful girl is the center of attention of many men, but she only desires Lieutenant Varga, who is married and rejects her. Desperate,...
Who directed Nocturnal Butterfly?
Nocturnal Butterfly was directed by František Čáp.
How long is Nocturnal Butterfly?
Nocturnal Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Nocturnal Butterfly released?
Nocturnal Butterfly was released on October 10, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nocturnal Butterfly?
The main cast of Nocturnal Butterfly includes Hana Vítová, Svatopluk Beneš, Gustav Nezval, Marie Glázrová, Adina Mandlová.