Swallowtail Butterfly(1996)
スワロウテイル
This is the story of Yentowns in Yentown.
Swallowtail Butterfly Synopsis
The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.
Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) is a drama, crime, music and science fiction film directed by Shunji Iwai, released on September 14, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 28m. It stars Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi, Chara and Hiroshi Mikami. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
- Director:
- Shunji Iwai
- Writers:
- Shunji Iwai, Shunji Iwai
- Producers:
- Shin'ya Kawai
- Cinematographer:
- Noboru Shinoda
- Composer:
- Takeshi Kobayashi
- Production:
- OORONG-SHA, Pony Canyon, Nippon Herald Films, Fuji Television Network, Ace Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) Trailer
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Swallowtail Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ayumi Ito
as Ageha
Yosuke Eguchi
as Ryou Ryanki
Chara
as Glico
Hiroshi Mikami
as Feihong
Andy Hui Chi-On
as Maofu
Atsuro Watabe
as Ran
Kaori Momoi
as Suzukino
Tomoko Yamaguchi
as Shenmei
Nene Otsuka
as Reiko
Yoriko Doguchi
as Hoshino
Mickey Curtis
as Doctor
Tetsu Watanabe
as Katsushika Group Boss
Key crew
Directed by Shunji Iwai, written by Shunji Iwai and Shunji Iwai, produced by Shin'ya Kawai.
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Swallowtail Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 101 ratings.
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Swallowtail Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swallowtail Butterfly online?
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Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Swallowtail Butterfly?
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The main cast of Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) includes Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi, Chara, Hiroshi Mikami and Andy Hui Chi-On. The film was directed by Shunji Iwai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swallowtail Butterfly released?
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Swallowtail Butterfly was released on September 14, 1996 and runs for 2h 28m.
Is Swallowtail Butterfly worth watching?
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Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Swallowtail Butterfly?
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Yes. The official Swallowtail Butterfly trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.