M. Butterfly(1993)
Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.
M. Butterfly Synopsis
In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with opera singer Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.
M. Butterfly (1993) is a romance, drama and history film directed by David Cronenberg, released on October 1, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa and Annabel Leventon. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 253 ratings.
- Director:
- David Cronenberg
- Writers:
- David Henry Hwang, David Henry Hwang
- Producers:
- Gabriella Martinelli
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Suschitzky
- Composer:
- Howard Shore
- Production:
- Geffen Pictures
- Budget:
- $17,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,499,795
- Status:
- Released
M. Butterfly (1993) Trailer
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M. Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeremy Irons
as René Gallimard
John Lone
as Song Liling
Barbara Sukowa
as Jeanne Gallimard
Annabel Leventon
as Frau Baden
Shizuko Hoshi
as Comrade Chin
Ian Richardson
as Ambassador Toulon
Richard McMillan
as Embassy Colleague
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Agent Etancelin
David Hemblen
as Intelligence Officer #1
Damir Andrei
as Intelligence Officer #2
- Antony Parr
Antony Parr
as Intelligence Officer #3
- Margaret Ma
Margaret Ma
as Song's Maid
Key crew
Directed by David Cronenberg, written by David Henry Hwang and David Henry Hwang, produced by Gabriella Martinelli.
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M. Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 253 ratings.
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M. Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch M. Butterfly online?
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M. Butterfly (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in M. Butterfly?
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The main cast of M. Butterfly (1993) includes Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa, Annabel Leventon and Shizuko Hoshi. The film was directed by David Cronenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was M. Butterfly released?
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M. Butterfly was released on October 1, 1993 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is M. Butterfly worth watching?
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M. Butterfly (1993) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 253 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for M. Butterfly?
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