The Butterfly Lovers movie poster

The Butterfly Lovers

August 25, 1954 1h 58m 7.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1954. The Butterfly Lovers is a drama/music film. directed by Huang Sha.

Starring Yuan Xuefen, Fan Ruijuan, and Zhang Guifeng

Synopsis

A traditional chinese story about a girl, Zhu Yingtai, daughter of the noble Mr. Zhu, who goes to Hangzhou to study, dressed as a boy. There, she meets a student, Liang Shanbo, with whom she becomes good friends. They go to school together for the following years, and Zhu gradually falls in love with Liang.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 25, 1954 71 years ago
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Runtime 1h 58m 118 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (2 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Shanghai Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Butterfly Lovers about?

A traditional chinese story about a girl, Zhu Yingtai, daughter of the noble Mr. Zhu, who goes to Hangzhou to study, dressed as a boy. There, she meets a student, Liang Shanbo, with whom she become...

Who directed The Butterfly Lovers?

The Butterfly Lovers was directed by Huang Sha.

How long is The Butterfly Lovers?

The Butterfly Lovers has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

When was The Butterfly Lovers released?

The Butterfly Lovers was released on August 25, 1954 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Butterfly Lovers?

The main cast of The Butterfly Lovers includes Yuan Xuefen, Fan Ruijuan, Zhang Guifeng, Lü Ruiying, Wei Xiaoyun.