Madame Butterfly
Originally released in 1932. Madame Butterfly is a drama film. directed by Marion Gering. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sylvia Sidney, Cary Grant, and Charles Ruggles
Synopsis
Pinkerton marries Cho-Cho San in Japan, whilst on shore leave. When he leaves, she keeps his Japanese home as he left it. He returns three years later, having married again in America, and tells Cho-Cho that their affair is over. She has had a child in his absence, who is sent to her family, before she kills herself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sylvia Sidney
as Cho-Cho San
Cary Grant
as Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton
Charles Ruggles
as Lieutenant Barton
Irving Pichel
as Yamadori
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Cho-Cho's Mother
Edmund Breese
as Cho-Cho's Grandfather
Louise Carter
as Suzuki
Judith Vosselli
as Madame Goro
Sándor Kállay
as Goro
Sheila Terry
as Adelaide Pinkerton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madame Butterfly about?
Pinkerton marries Cho-Cho San in Japan, whilst on shore leave. When he leaves, she keeps his Japanese home as he left it. He returns three years later, having married again in America, and tells Ch...
Who directed Madame Butterfly?
Madame Butterfly was directed by Marion Gering.
How long is Madame Butterfly?
Madame Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Madame Butterfly released?
Madame Butterfly was released on December 30, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Madame Butterfly?
The main cast of Madame Butterfly includes Sylvia Sidney, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles, Irving Pichel, Helen Jerome Eddy.