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Butterfly (1982)

A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.

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Jess Tyler lives a quiet life next to an abandoned mining factory by himself in the desert. His life is turned upside down when a sexually provocative young woman comes to visit him and tells him she's his daughter. Jess finds it hard to adapt to his newfound parenting role, as a mutual attraction grows between them.

Release Date
February 5, 1982
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
4.8/10 (38 votes)

Director: Matt Cimber

Cast: Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Orson Welles, Lois Nettleton, Edward Albert, James Franciscus, Stuart Whitman, June Lockhart

Production: Par-Par Productions
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$4M
Full Cast (20 people)

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Butterfly

Butterfly

A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.

A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.

4.8
108 min

Jess Tyler lives a quiet life next to an abandoned mining factory by himself in the desert. His life is turned upside down when a sexually provocative young woman comes to visit him and tells him she's his daughter. Jess finds it hard to adapt to his newfound parenting role, as a mutual attraction grows between them.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date2/5/1982
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Cast

Stacy Keach

as Jess Tyler

Pia Zadora

as Kady Tyler

Orson Welles

as Judge Rauch

Lois Nettleton

as Belle Morgan

Edward Albert

as Wash Gillespie

James Franciscus

as Moke Blue

Stuart Whitman

as Rev. Rivers

June Lockhart

as Mrs. Gillespie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butterfly about?

Jess Tyler lives a quiet life next to an abandoned mining factory by himself in the desert. His life is turned upside down when a sexually provocative young woman comes to visit him and tells him she'…

How long is Butterfly?

1h 48m

When was Butterfly released?

February 5, 1982

Who directed Butterfly?

Matt Cimber

Who stars in Butterfly?

Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Orson Welles

What genre is Butterfly?

Crime, Drama

What is Butterfly rated?

R