Butley(1974)
His wife just left him for another man. And so did his boyfriend.
Butley Synopsis
Butley is set in Queen Mary’s College, London and focuses on two English instructors, Ben Butley, a middle-aged former T. S. Eliot expert whose life is now in a shambles, and his protégé, Joey, a homosexual. With both Joey and his wife leaving, Butley faces a life alone, fighting back with wit, obscenity and booze.
Butley (1974) is a drama film directed by Harold Pinter, released on January 21, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, Michael Byrne and Georgina Hale. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Harold Pinter
- Writers:
- Simon Gray
- Producers:
- Ely A. Landau
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Fisher
- Production:
- Cinévision Ltée, The American Film Theatre
- Status:
- Released
Butley (1974) Trailer
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Butley Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Bates
as Ben Butley
Jessica Tandy
as Edna Shaft
Michael Byrne
as Reg Nuttall
Georgina Hale
as Carol Heasman
Simon Rouse
as Gardner
- Susan Engel
Susan Engel
as Anne Butley
Richard O'Callaghan
as Joey Keyston
Oliver Maguire
Darien Angadi
Colin Haigh
- Lindsay Ingram
Lindsay Ingram
Patti Love
Key crew
Directed by Harold Pinter, written by Simon Gray, produced by Ely A. Landau.
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Butley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 13 ratings.
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Butley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Butley online?
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Butley (1974) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Butley?
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The main cast of Butley (1974) includes Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, Michael Byrne, Georgina Hale and Simon Rouse. The film was directed by Harold Pinter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Butley released?
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Butley was released on January 21, 1974 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Butley worth watching?
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Butley (1974) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Butley?
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Yes. The official Butley trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.