Butterfly on the Shoulder
Un papillon sur l'épaule
Synopsis
On a stopover in Barcelona, Fériaud Roland discovers a corpse in the hotel room next door. He wakes up in a strange clinic without remembering who brought him there. The doctor insists he hallucinated, but it's not long before he obtains evidence that it wasn't a dream.
Top Cast
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Lino Ventura
Roland Fériaud
Claudine Auger
La femme à l’imperméable
Paul Crauchet
Raphaël
Jean Bouise
Le docteur
Nicole Garcia
Sonia
Roland Bertin
Le haut fonctionnaire
Xavier Depraz
Michel Carrabo
Dominique Lavanant
La jeune femme
José Lifante
Le commissaire
Jacques Maury
Goma
Laura Betti
Mme Carrabo
Jeannine Mestre
Nurse
Luis González Páramo
Miguel Narros
Concha Bardem
Gran Via Hotel réceptionniste
Alfred Lucchetti
Colón Hotel réceptionniste
Miguel Muniesa
Carlos Lucena
Coiffeur (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Tonino Guerra
- Original Score
- Claude Bolling
- Original Title
- Un papillon sur l'épaule
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Action Films, Cité Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Deray
Jean-Claude Carrière, Tonino Guerra, John Gearon
Claude Bolling
Jean Boffety, Jean Charvein
Henri Lanoë
Yves Gasser, Yves Peyrot
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Deray
Director
Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
Jean Charvein
Director of Photography
Claude Bolling
Original Music Composer
Henri Lanoë
Editor
Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Yves Gasser
Producer
Yves Peyrot
Producer
Thérèse Ripaud
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterfly on the Shoulder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Butterfly on the Shoulder about?
On a stopover in Barcelona, Fériaud Roland discovers a corpse in the hotel room next door. He wakes up in a strange clinic without remembering who brought him there. The doctor insists he hallucinated, but it's not long before he obtains evidence that it wasn't a dream.
Who directed Butterfly on the Shoulder?
Butterfly on the Shoulder was directed by Jacques Deray.
Who stars in Butterfly on the Shoulder?
The principal cast of Butterfly on the Shoulder includes Lino Ventura, Claudine Auger, Paul Crauchet, Jean Bouise, Nicole Garcia.
When was Butterfly on the Shoulder released and how long is it?
Butterfly on the Shoulder was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Butterfly on the Shoulder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Butterfly on the Shoulder was composed by Claude Bolling.
Is Butterfly on the Shoulder based on a book or true story?
Butterfly on the Shoulder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Gearon".