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Black Butterfly

2017-05-26 · 93 min · ★ 6.2

Thriller · Mystery · Drama

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 BanderasAntonio BanderasPaul
Jonathan Rhys MeyersJonathan Rhys MeyersJack
Piper PeraboPiper PeraboLaura
Abel FerraraAbel FerraraPat
Nicholas AaronNicholas AaronDelivery Man
Vincent RiottaVincent RiottaLt Carcano
Gioia LibardoniGioia LibardoniWaitress
Nathalie Rapti GomezNathalie Rapti GomezJulie
Alexandra KlimPaul's Wife
Katie McGovernKatie McGovernNancy Barrows
Randall PaulMr. Owen
Timothy MartinTimothy MartinNews Reporter
Cristina MogliaCristina MogliaMrs. Owen
Tracy GreenDiner Manager
Cherish GainesMichelle Emerson
George KaiserVictor Finkenstein
Craig PeritzCraig PeritzSam
Esosa IdahosaEsosa IdahosaDetective Corrigan
Jason BookLex E. Con
Danielle DevenieBellaDonna Thorne

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