Butterflies Are Free
“I Could Love You If You'd Let Me”
Synopsis
Striving to be independent, the blind but determined Don Baker moves away from his overprotective mother. After settling into his new San Francisco digs, Don meets kooky neighbor Jill Tanner. Don's quick wit and good looks disarm the free-spirited Jill, and before long they're more than just friends. Will Mrs. Baker's incessant meddling destroy Don and Jill's budding relationship?
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Top Cast
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Goldie Hawn
Jill Tanner
Edward Albert
Don Baker
Eileen Heckart
Mrs. Florence Baker
Paul Michael Glaser
Ralph Santori
Michael Warren
Roy Stradden
Charlene Jones
Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)
Jessica Rains
1st Girl (uncredited)
Paul Ryan
Man in Mod Shop (uncredited)
Debralee Scott
Girl in Opening Credits (uncredited)
Sandra Vacey
Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milton Katselas
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Gershe
- Original Score
- Bob Alcivar
- Original Title
- Butterflies Are Free
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Frankovich Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milton Katselas
Leonard Gershe
Bob Alcivar
Charles Lang
David E. Blewitt
M.J. Frankovich
Department Leadership Roster
Milton Katselas
Director
David E. Blewitt
Editor
Robert Clatworthy
Production Design
Bob Alcivar
Original Music Composer
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
M.J. Frankovich
Producer
Leonard Gershe
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterflies Are Free
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What is Butterflies Are Free about?
Striving to be independent, the blind but determined Don Baker moves away from his overprotective mother. After settling into his new San Francisco digs, Don meets kooky neighbor Jill Tanner. Don's quick wit and good looks disarm the free-spirited Jill, and before long they're more than just friends. Will Mrs. Baker's incessant meddling destroy Don and Jill's budding relationship?
Who directed Butterflies Are Free?
Butterflies Are Free was directed by Milton Katselas.
Who stars in Butterflies Are Free?
The principal cast of Butterflies Are Free includes Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser, Michael Warren.
When was Butterflies Are Free released and how long is it?
Butterflies Are Free was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Butterflies Are Free?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Butterflies Are Free was composed by Bob Alcivar.