In the Time of the Butterflies
“Women had their place. Hers was in the revolution.”
Synopsis
Based on the book by Julia Alvarez. Three sisters become activists during the Dominican Republic's Trujillo regime when members of their family are killed by the government's troops.
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In The Time Of Butterflies Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-05-27
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Salma Hayek Pinault
Minerva Mirabal
Edward James Olmos
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo
Mía Maestro
Mate Mirabal
Demián Bichir
Manolo Tavárez
Pilar Padilla
Dedé Mirabal
Lumi Cavazos
Patria Mirabal
Marc Anthony
Lio
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Captain Peña
Ana Martín
Mercedes Reyes
Fernando Becerril
Enrique Mirabal
Anthony Alvarez
Palomino
Ermahn Ospina
Jaimito
Ana Layevska
Lina Lobatón
Roger Cudney
Manuel de Moya
Raúl Méndez
Pedrito
Mariana Sanchez
Minerva 13 Years Old
Geraldine Bazán
Patria 15 Years Old
Vanesa Hidalgo
Dede 14 Years Old
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariano Barroso
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Álvarez, Judy Klass, David Klass
- Original Score
- Van Dyke Parks
- Original Title
- In the Time of the Butterflies
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Barnstorm Films, Ventanarosa, Producciones Amaranta, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariano Barroso
Julia Álvarez, Judy Klass, David Klass
Van Dyke Parks
Xavier Grobet
Éva Gárdos
Craig Roessler, Ellen Gordon, Helen Buck Bartlett, Tony Bill, Salma Hayek Pinault
Department Leadership Roster
Mariano Barroso
Director
Xavier Grobet
Director of Photography
Éva Gárdos
Editor
Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer
Salvador Parra
Production Design
María Estela Fernández
Costume Design
Judy Klass
Writer
David Klass
Writer
Craig Roessler
Producer
Ellen Gordon
Producer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is In the Time of the Butterflies about?
Based on the book by Julia Alvarez. Three sisters become activists during the Dominican Republic's Trujillo regime when members of their family are killed by the government's troops.
Who directed In the Time of the Butterflies?
In the Time of the Butterflies was directed by Mariano Barroso.
Who stars in In the Time of the Butterflies?
The principal cast of In the Time of the Butterflies includes Salma Hayek Pinault, Edward James Olmos, Mía Maestro, Demián Bichir, Pilar Padilla.
When was In the Time of the Butterflies released and how long is it?
In the Time of the Butterflies was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Time of the Butterflies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Time of the Butterflies was composed by Van Dyke Parks.
Is In the Time of the Butterflies based on a book or true story?
In the Time of the Butterflies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Julia Álvarez".
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Time of the Butterflies?
In the Time of the Butterflies holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).