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M. Butterfly
“Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.”
6.6 / 10• 1993• 1h 41m•R• English
RomanceDramaHistory
Storyline
In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with opera singer Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.
Cast & Crew
Jeremy Irons
René Gallimard
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Cronenberg's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. M. Butterfly is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
