Butterfly
“A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Butterfly Original Trailer 1982
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-05
Top Cast
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Stacy Keach
Jess Tyler
Pia Zadora
Kady Tyler
Orson Welles
Judge Rauch
Lois Nettleton
Belle Morgan
Edward Albert
Wash Gillespie
James Franciscus
Moke Blue
Stuart Whitman
Rev. Rivers
June Lockhart
Mrs. Gillespie
Ed McMahon
Mr. Gillespie
Paul Hampton
Norton
George Buck Flower
Ed Lamey
Ann Dane
Janey
Greg Gault
Bridger
John O'Conner White
Billy Roy
Peter Jason
Allen
Kim Ptak
Deputy
Leigh Christian
Saleslady
Abraham Rudnick
Court Stenographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 5, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Cimber
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Cimber, John F. Goff
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Par-Par Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Cimber
Matt Cimber, John F. Goff, James M. Cain
Ennio Morricone
Stan Siegel, Brent A. Schoenfeld
Matt Cimber, Tino Barzie
Department Leadership Roster
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Matt Cimber
Screenplay
Matt Cimber
Director
Matt Cimber
Producer
Stan Siegel
Editor
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Editor
John F. Goff
Screenplay
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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's his daughter. Jess finds it hard to adapt to his newfound parenting role, as a mutual attraction grows between them.
Who directed Butterfly?
Butterfly was directed by Matt Cimber.
Who stars in Butterfly?
The principal cast of Butterfly includes Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Orson Welles, Lois Nettleton, Edward Albert.
When was Butterfly released and how long is it?
Butterfly was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Butterfly was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is Butterfly based on a book or true story?
Butterfly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James M. Cain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Butterfly?
Butterfly holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).