M. Butterfly
"Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty."
Originally released in 1993. M. Butterfly is a romance/drama film. directed by David Cronenberg.
Starring Jeremy Irons, John Lone, and Barbara Sukowa
Synopsis
In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with an opera singer, Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (237 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.5M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeremy Irons
as René Gallimard
John Lone
as Song Liling
Barbara Sukowa
as Jeanne Gallimard
Annabel Leventon
as Frau Baden
Shizuko Hoshi
as Comrade Chin
Ian Richardson
as Ambassador Toulon
Richard McMillan
as Embassy Colleague
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Agent Etancelin
David Hemblen
as Intelligence Officer #1
Damir Andrei
as Intelligence Officer #2
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,499,795
Production Companies
- Geffen Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M. Butterfly about?
In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with an opera singer, Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.
Who directed M. Butterfly?
M. Butterfly was directed by David Cronenberg.
How long is M. Butterfly?
M. Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was M. Butterfly released?
M. Butterfly was released on October 1, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in M. Butterfly?
The main cast of M. Butterfly includes Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa, Annabel Leventon, Shizuko Hoshi.
Is M. Butterfly worth watching?
M. Butterfly has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 237 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.