

Black Butterfly
2017-05-26 · 93 min · ★ 6.2
Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.
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- Directors
- Brian Goodman
- Production companies
- Battleplan Productions, Compadre Entertainment, Paradox Studios, AMBI Group
- Countries
- United States of America, Italy, Spain
- Status
- Released
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Antonio BanderasPaul
Jonathan Rhys MeyersJack
Piper PeraboLaura
Abel FerraraPat
Nicholas AaronDelivery Man
Vincent RiottaLt Carcano
Gioia LibardoniWaitress
Nathalie Rapti GomezJulie
Katie McGovernNancy Barrows
Timothy MartinNews Reporter
Cristina MogliaMrs. Owen
Craig PeritzSam
Esosa IdahosaDetective CorriganTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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