The Bloodstained Butterfly(1971)
Una farfalla con le ali insanguinate
A brutal murder cannot be solved. But the murderer has been recognized by someone...
The Bloodstained Butterfly Synopsis
When a young female student is savagely killed in a park during a thunderstorm, the culprit seems obvious: TV sports personality Alessandro Marchi, seen fleeing the scene of the crime by numerous eyewitnesses. The evidence against him is damning... but is it all too convenient? And when the killer strikes again while Marchi is in custody, it quickly becomes apparent that there's more to the case than meets the eye...
The Bloodstained Butterfly (1971) is a thriller and mystery film directed by Duccio Tessari, released on September 10, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Helmut Berger, Giancarlo Sbragia, Ida Galli and Wendy D'Olive. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Duccio Tessari
- Writers:
- Duccio Tessari, Gianfranco Clerici, Edgar Wallace
- Cinematographer:
- Carlo Carlini
- Composer:
- Gianni Ferrio
- Production:
- Filmes Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
The Bloodstained Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helmut Berger
as Giorgio
Giancarlo Sbragia
as Alessandro Marchi
Ida Galli
as Maria Marchi
Wendy D'Olive
as Sarah Marchi
Günther Stoll
as Attorney Giulio Cordaro
Carole André
as Françoise Pigaut
Wolfgang Preiss
as The Prosecutor
Lorella De Luca
as Marta Clerici
Silvano Tranquilli
as Inspector Berardi
- Peter Shepherd
Peter Shepherd
as The Inspector's Assistant
Gabriella D'Olive
as Gabriella Giusti
Stefano Oppedisano
Key crew
Directed by Duccio Tessari, written by Duccio Tessari, Gianfranco Clerici and Edgar Wallace.
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The Bloodstained Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 59 ratings.
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The Bloodstained Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bloodstained Butterfly online?
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The Bloodstained Butterfly (1971) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Bloodstained Butterfly?
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The main cast of The Bloodstained Butterfly (1971) includes Helmut Berger, Giancarlo Sbragia, Ida Galli, Wendy D'Olive and Günther Stoll. The film was directed by Duccio Tessari. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bloodstained Butterfly released?
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The Bloodstained Butterfly was released on September 10, 1971 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Bloodstained Butterfly worth watching?
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The Bloodstained Butterfly (1971) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.