Butterfly(1982)
A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.
Butterfly Synopsis
Jess Tyler lives a quiet life next to an abandoned mining factory by himself in the desert. His life is turned upside down when a sexually provocative young woman comes to visit him and tells him she's his daughter. Jess finds it hard to adapt to his newfound parenting role, as a mutual attraction grows between them.
Butterfly (1982) is a crime and drama film directed by Matt Cimber, released on February 5, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Orson Welles and Lois Nettleton. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Matt Cimber
- Writers:
- James M. Cain, Matt Cimber, Matt Cimber
- Producers:
- Matt Cimber
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Par-Par Productions
- Budget:
- $3,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Butterfly (1982) Trailer
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Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stacy Keach
as Jess Tyler
Pia Zadora
as Kady Tyler
Orson Welles
as Judge Rauch
Lois Nettleton
as Belle Morgan
Edward Albert
as Wash Gillespie
James Franciscus
as Moke Blue
Stuart Whitman
as Rev. Rivers
June Lockhart
as Mrs. Gillespie
Ed McMahon
as Mr. Gillespie
Paul Hampton
as Norton
George Buck Flower
as Ed Lamey
- Ann Dane
Ann Dane
as Janey
Key crew
Directed by Matt Cimber, written by James M. Cain, Matt Cimber and Matt Cimber, produced by Matt Cimber.
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Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 40 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 (1982) includes Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Orson Welles, Lois Nettleton and Edward Albert. The film was directed by Matt Cimber. 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 February 5, 1982 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Butterfly worth watching?
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Butterfly (1982) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Butterfly?
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