Miss Butterfly(1966)
Fräulein Schmetterling
Miss Butterfly Synopsis
After the death of their father, 18-year-old Helene Raupe (“coccoon”) and her younger sister Asta come under the guardianship of the youth welfare office in East Berlin. Helene fails miserably as a fishmonger, fashion assistant and bus conductor, all jobs ordained for her by the authorities. The young woman really only “emerges” in her fantasies, where she can escape from her dull, normal life.
Miss Butterfly (1966) is a drama and comedy film directed by Kurt Barthel, released on February 4, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Melania Jakubisková, Christa Heiser, Carola Braunbock and Milan Sládek. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Kurt Barthel
- Writers:
- Christa Wolf, Gerhard Wolf, Kurt Barthel
- Cinematographer:
- Claus Neumann
- Composer:
- Peter Rabenalt
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Miss Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Melania Jakubisková
Melania Jakubisková
as Helene
- Christa Heiser
Christa Heiser
as Asta
Carola Braunbock
as Tante
- Milan Sládek
Milan Sládek
as Pantomime
Herwart Grosse
as Kubinke, Busfahrer
Rolf Hoppe
as Himmelblau
Lissy Tempelhof
as Frau Fertig
Irene Korb
as Leiterin des Exquisit
- Heinz-Jörg Herrmann
Heinz-Jörg Herrmann
as Boxer
- Freimut Götsch
Freimut Götsch
as Freund des Boxers
Peter Rabenalt
as Saxophonspieler
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
as Betrunkener im Bus
Key crew
Directed by Kurt Barthel, written by Christa Wolf, Gerhard Wolf and Kurt Barthel.
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Miss Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Miss Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Miss Butterfly online?
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Who stars in Miss Butterfly?
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The main cast of Miss Butterfly (1966) includes Melania Jakubisková, Christa Heiser, Carola Braunbock, Milan Sládek and Herwart Grosse. The film was directed by Kurt Barthel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Miss Butterfly released?
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Miss Butterfly was released on February 4, 1966 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Miss Butterfly worth watching?
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Miss Butterfly (1966) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.