Butterfly Kiss
“A story of love and redemption.”
Synopsis
Deeply mentally unbalanced drifter Eunice roams grim northern Britain committing psychosexual serial murders of both men and women while ostensibly searching for an unknown woman named Judith. She spares the life of lonely but kind-hearted gas station cashier Miriam, who abandons her dismal life to follow her damaged new lover. While attempting to hide the evidence of her multiple crimes, Miriam tries to understand Eunice's bizarre quest.
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Butterfly Kiss (1995) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winterbottom
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Original Score
- John Harle
- Original Title
- Butterfly Kiss
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Merseyside Film Production Fund, British Screen Productions, Dan Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winterbottom
Frank Cottrell Boyce
John Harle
Seamus McGarvey
Trevor Waite
Julie Baines, Sarah Daniel, Roger Shannon
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Writer
John Harle
Original Music Composer
Seamus McGarvey
Director of Photography
Rupert Miles
Production Design
Rachael Fleming
Costume Design
Julie Baines
Producer
Sarah Daniel
Producer
Trevor Waite
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterfly Kiss
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What is Butterfly Kiss about?
Deeply mentally unbalanced drifter Eunice roams grim northern Britain committing psychosexual serial murders of both men and women while ostensibly searching for an unknown woman named Judith. She spares the life of lonely but kind-hearted gas station cashier Miriam, who abandons her dismal life to follow her damaged new lover. While attempting to hide the evidence of her multiple crimes, Miriam tries to understand Eunice's bizarre quest.
Who directed Butterfly Kiss?
Butterfly Kiss was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Who stars in Butterfly Kiss?
The principal cast of Butterfly Kiss includes Amanda Plummer, Saskia Reeves, Kathy Jamieson, Des McAleer, Lisa Riley.
When was Butterfly Kiss released and how long is it?
Butterfly Kiss was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Butterfly Kiss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Butterfly Kiss was composed by John Harle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Butterfly Kiss?
Butterfly Kiss holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).