M. Butterfly(1993)
“Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.”
Overview
In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with opera singer Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.
Director
David Cronenberg
Studio
Geffen Pictures
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$1M
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
Antony Parr
as Intelligence Officer #3
Margaret Ma
as Song's Maid
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Geffen Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch M. Butterfly?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for M. Butterfly (1993).
What is M. Butterfly about?▼
In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with opera singer Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.
Who directed M. Butterfly?▼
M. Butterfly was directed by David Cronenberg and released in 1993. It is a romance, drama, history film.
How long is M. Butterfly?▼
M. Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in M. Butterfly?▼
The cast of M. Butterfly includes 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 and more.
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