Butterfly(1999)
La lengua de las mariposas
Stop and taste the world.
Butterfly Synopsis
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.
Butterfly (1999) is a drama film directed by José Luis Cuerda, released on September 24, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Lozano, Uxía Blanco and Gonzalo Uriarte. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 249 ratings.
- Director:
- José Luis Cuerda
- Writers:
- Rafael Azcona, José Luis Cuerda, Manuel Rivas
- Cinematographer:
- Javier Salmones
- Production:
- TVG, Canal+ España, Las Producciones del Escorpión S.L., TVE, Grupo Voz, Sogetel
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,738,129
- Status:
- Released
Butterfly (1999) Trailer
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Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernando Fernán Gómez
as Don Gregorio
Manuel Lozano
as Moncho
Uxía Blanco
as Rosa
Gonzalo Uriarte
as Ramón
- Alexis de los Santos
Alexis de los Santos
as Andrés
Jesús Castejón
as Don Avelino
Guillermo Toledo
as O'lis
Elena Bagutta
as Carmiña
Tamar Novas
as Roque
- Lara López
Lara López
as Aurora
Tatán
as Roque Padre
- Roberto Vidal Bolaño
Roberto Vidal Bolaño
as Boal
Key crew
Directed by José Luis Cuerda, written by Rafael Azcona, José Luis Cuerda and Manuel Rivas.
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Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 249 ratings.
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Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Butterfly online?
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Who stars in Butterfly?
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The main cast of Butterfly (1999) includes Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Lozano, Uxía Blanco, Gonzalo Uriarte and Alexis de los Santos. The film was directed by José Luis Cuerda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Butterfly released?
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Butterfly was released on September 24, 1999 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Butterfly worth watching?
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Butterfly (1999) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 249 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 Butterfly?
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