Swallowtail Butterfly movie poster

Swallowtail Butterfly

"This is the story of Yentowns in Yentown."

September 14, 1996 2h 28m 7.5/10 (94 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Swallowtail Butterfly is a drama/crime film. directed by Shunji Iwai. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi, and Chara

Synopsis

The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 14, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 2h 28m 148 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (94 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • OORONG-SHA
  • Pony Canyon
  • Nippon Herald Films
  • Fuji Television Network
  • Ace Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swallowtail Butterfly about?

The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.

Who directed Swallowtail Butterfly?

Swallowtail Butterfly was directed by Shunji Iwai.

How long is Swallowtail Butterfly?

Swallowtail Butterfly has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).

When was Swallowtail Butterfly released?

Swallowtail Butterfly was released on September 14, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Swallowtail Butterfly?

The main cast of Swallowtail Butterfly includes Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi, Chara, Hiroshi Mikami, Andy Hui Chi-On.