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Butterfly 1982

“A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.”

★ 4.8/10 R CrimeDrama Released
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What is Butterfly?

Butterfly is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1982
Status
Released
Runtime
108 minutes
Release date
Feb 5, 1982
Studios
Par-Par Productions
Genres
Crime, Drama
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80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Crime #Drama

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Butterfly is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Par-Par Productions. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A quiet desert hermit's life is upended by a visitor claiming to be his daughter.”

Reasons to watch
  • Based on a novel by James M. Cain
  • Features a notable cast including Stacy Keach and Orson Welles
Keep in mind
  • The film received mixed user scores
  • Features controversial themes

Watch it if you are interested in independent crime dramas from the early nineteen eighties.

The film contains adult themes and is rated R.

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When was Butterfly released?

The film was released in the United States in February 1982.

Who directed the film?

Butterfly was co-written and directed by Matt Cimber.

What is the film based on?

It is based on the 1947 novel The Butterfly by James M. Cain.

Who are some of the cast members?

The cast includes Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Orson Welles, Lois Nettleton, and Edward Albert.

What genres does the film belong to?

It is classified as an independent crime drama and a thriller.

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