The Buttercup Chain
“When two people are in love they're a couple. When four people are in love they're the Buttercup Chain.”
Synopsis
Born to twin sisters on the same day in London, France and Margaret are more like brother and sister than cousins. The close relationship between the cousins is suspended when Margaret is sent abroad for schooling. Now a young woman, Margaret returns to London and resumes her intimate connection with France.
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The Buttercup Chain- Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ellis Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Janice Elliott, Peter Draper
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- The Buttercup Chain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ellis Miller
Janice Elliott, Peter Draper
Richard Rodney Bennett
Douglas Slocombe
Thelma Connell
Philip Waddilove, Leslie Gilliat, John Whitney
Department Leadership Roster
Thelma Connell
Editor
Wilfred Shingleton
Production Design
Philip Waddilove
Producer
John Whitney
Producer
Gabriella Falk
Costume Design
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Robert Ellis Miller
Director
Peter Draper
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Buttercup Chain
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What is The Buttercup Chain about?
Born to twin sisters on the same day in London, France and Margaret are more like brother and sister than cousins. The close relationship between the cousins is suspended when Margaret is sent abroad for schooling. Now a young woman, Margaret returns to London and resumes her intimate connection with France.
Who directed The Buttercup Chain?
The Buttercup Chain was directed by Robert Ellis Miller.
Who stars in The Buttercup Chain?
The principal cast of The Buttercup Chain includes Jane Asher, Hywel Bennett, Sven-Bertil Taube, Leigh Taylor-Young, Clive Revill.
When was The Buttercup Chain released and how long is it?
The Buttercup Chain was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Buttercup Chain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Buttercup Chain was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
Is The Buttercup Chain based on a book or true story?
The Buttercup Chain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Janice Elliott".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Buttercup Chain?
The Buttercup Chain holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).