M. Butterfly
Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.
6.6
252 votes
1993
1h 41m
Romance
Drama
History
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.
Directed by David Cronenberg
Top cast
Jeremy Irons
René Gallimard
John Lone
Song Liling
Barbara Sukowa
Jeanne Gallimard
Annabel Leventon
Frau Baden
Shizuko Hoshi
Comrade Chin
Ian Richardson
Ambassador Toulon
Richard McMillan
Embassy Colleague
Vernon Dobtcheff
Agent Etancelin
David Hemblen
Intelligence Officer #1
Damir Andrei
Intelligence Officer #2A
Antony Parr
Intelligence Officer #3M
Margaret Ma
Song's Maid
Tristram Jellinek
Defense Attorney
Philip McGough
Prosecution Attorney
David Neal
Judge
Sean Hewitt
Ambassador's Aide
Peter Messaline
Diplomat at Party
Michael Mehlmann
Drunk in Paris Bar
Barbara Chilcott
Critic at Garden Party
George Jonas
Mall TrusteeDetails
Status
Released
Release date
October 1, 1993
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$1.5M
Language
Mandarin, English
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