Butterfly on the Shoulder(1978)
Un papillon sur l'épaule
Butterfly on the Shoulder Synopsis
On a stopover in Barcelona, Fériaud Roland discovers a corpse in the hotel room next door. He wakes up in a strange clinic without remembering who brought him there. The doctor insists he hallucinated, but it's not long before he obtains evidence that it wasn't a dream.
Butterfly on the Shoulder (1978) is a thriller and mystery film directed by Jacques Deray, released on May 3, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Lino Ventura, Claudine Auger, Paul Crauchet and Jean Bouise. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Deray
- Writers:
- John Gearon, Jean-Claude Carrière, Tonino Guerra
- Producers:
- Yves Peyrot, Yves Gasser
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Charvein
- Composer:
- Claude Bolling
- Production:
- Gaumont, Action Films, Cité Films
- Status:
- Released
Butterfly on the Shoulder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lino Ventura
as Roland Fériaud
Claudine Auger
as La femme à l’imperméable
Paul Crauchet
as Raphaël
Jean Bouise
as Le docteur
Nicole Garcia
as Sonia
Roland Bertin
as Le haut fonctionnaire
Xavier Depraz
as Michel Carrabo
Dominique Lavanant
as La jeune femme
José Lifante
as Le commissaire
Jacques Maury
as Goma
Laura Betti
as Mme Carrabo
Jeannine Mestre
as Nurse
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Deray, written by John Gearon, Jean-Claude Carrière and Tonino Guerra, produced by Yves Peyrot and Yves Gasser.
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Butterfly on the Shoulder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 39 ratings.
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Butterfly on the Shoulder – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Butterfly on the Shoulder online?
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Butterfly on the Shoulder (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Butterfly on the Shoulder?
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The main cast of Butterfly on the Shoulder (1978) includes Lino Ventura, Claudine Auger, Paul Crauchet, Jean Bouise and Nicole Garcia. The film was directed by Jacques Deray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Butterfly on the Shoulder released?
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Butterfly on the Shoulder was released on May 3, 1978 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Butterfly on the Shoulder worth watching?
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Butterfly on the Shoulder (1978) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 39 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.