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M. Butterfly
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M. Butterfly

1993-10-01 · 101 min · ★ 6.6

Romance · Drama

In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with opera singer Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.

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Directors
David Cronenberg
Production companies
Geffen Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 17,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,499,795

Top Cast

Jeremy IronsJeremy IronsRené Gallimard
John LoneJohn LoneSong Liling
Barbara SukowaBarbara SukowaJeanne Gallimard
Annabel LeventonAnnabel LeventonFrau Baden
Shizuko HoshiShizuko HoshiComrade Chin
Ian RichardsonIan RichardsonAmbassador Toulon
Richard McMillanRichard McMillanEmbassy Colleague
Vernon DobtcheffVernon DobtcheffAgent Etancelin
David HemblenDavid HemblenIntelligence Officer #1
Damir AndreiDamir AndreiIntelligence Officer #2
Antony ParrIntelligence Officer #3
Margaret MaSong's Maid
Tristram JellinekTristram JellinekDefense Attorney
Philip McGoughPhilip McGoughProsecution Attorney
David NealDavid NealJudge
Sean HewittSean HewittAmbassador's Aide
Peter MessalinePeter MessalineDiplomat at Party
Michael MehlmannMichael MehlmannDrunk in Paris Bar
Barbara ChilcottBarbara ChilcottCritic at Garden Party
George JonasGeorge JonasMall Trustee

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