The Blue Butterfly(2004)
The Blue Butterfly Synopsis
Based on a true story, The Blue Butterfly tells the story of a terminally ill 10-year-old boy whose dream is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on Earth, the mythic and elusive Blue Morpho. His mother persuades a renowned entomologist to take them on a trip to the jungle to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will transform their lives
The Blue Butterfly (2004) is a adventure and drama film directed by Léa Pool, released on February 20, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Marc Donato, Pascale Bussières, William Hurt and Raoul Max Trujillo. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Léa Pool
- Writers:
- Pete McCormack
- Producers:
- Michael Haggiag, Arnie Gelbart, Claude Bonin
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Mignot
- Composer:
- Stephen Endelman
- Production:
- Global Arts Productions, Palpable Productions, Galafilm
- Budget:
- $12,500,000
- Revenue:
- $1,775,619
- Status:
- Released
The Blue Butterfly (2004) Trailer
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The Blue Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marc Donato
as Pete
Pascale Bussières
as Teresa Carlton
William Hurt
as Alan Osborne
Raoul Max Trujillo
as Alejo
Steve Adams
as Presenter
- Marianella Jimenez
Marianella Jimenez
as Jana
- Gerardo Hernández
Gerardo Hernández
as Manolo
- Liz MacRae
Liz MacRae
as Press Agent
Paul Stewart
as Police Officer
- Sophie Janssens
Sophie Janssens
as Dancer
- Peter Trosztmer
Peter Trosztmer
as Dancer
- Alyssa Fraser
Alyssa Fraser
as Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Léa Pool, written by Pete McCormack, produced by Michael Haggiag, Arnie Gelbart and Claude Bonin.
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The Blue Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Blue Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blue Butterfly online?
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Who stars in The Blue Butterfly?
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The main cast of The Blue Butterfly (2004) includes Marc Donato, Pascale Bussières, William Hurt, Raoul Max Trujillo and Steve Adams. The film was directed by Léa Pool. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blue Butterfly released?
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The Blue Butterfly was released on February 20, 2004 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Blue Butterfly worth watching?
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The Blue Butterfly (2004) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Blue Butterfly?
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