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Kaoru Yachigusa
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Nicola Filacuridi
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Michiko Tanaka
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Ferdinando Lidonni
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Kiyoshi Takagi
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Yoshio Kosugi
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Tetsu Nakamura
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Orietta Moscucci
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Josephine Corry
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Yoshiko Asahina
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carmine Gallone
- Screenplay & Story
- Carmine Gallone, Iwao Mori
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Conca
- Original Title
- Madama Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- Japan, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Produzione Gallone, TOHO, Rizzoli Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carmine Gallone
Carmine Gallone, Iwao Mori, Giacomo Puccini, David Belasco, Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica, Carla Gervasi
Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Conca
Claude Renoir
Niccolò Lazzari
Iwao Mori, Nagamasa Kawakita, Guido Luzzatto, Angelo Rizzoli
Department Leadership Roster
Carmine Gallone
Director
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Carmine Gallone
Screenplay
Iwao Mori
Screenplay
Niccolò Lazzari
Editor
Mario Garbuglia
Production Design
Ryotaro Mitsubayashi
Production Design
Takazo Raita
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madame Butterfly about?
Japanese-Italian adaptation of Puccini's opera.
Who directed Madame Butterfly?
Madame Butterfly was directed by Carmine Gallone.
Who stars in Madame Butterfly?
The principal cast of Madame Butterfly includes Kaoru Yachigusa, Nicola Filacuridi, Michiko Tanaka, Ferdinando Lidonni, Kiyoshi Takagi.
When was Madame Butterfly released and how long is it?
Madame Butterfly was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Madame Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madame Butterfly was composed by Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Conca.