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A blind man moves into his own apartment against the wishes of his overprotective mother and befriends the freethinking young woman next door.A blind man moves into his own apartment against the wishes of his overprotective mother and befriends the freethinking young woman next door.A blind man moves into his own apartment against the wishes of his overprotective mother and befriends the freethinking young woman next door.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 7 nominations total
Paul Michael Glaser
- Ralph
- (as Michael Glaser)
Michael Warren
- Roy
- (as Mike Warren)
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)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaEileen Heckart was nominated for the 1970 Tony Award for Supporting or Features Actress in a Drama for "Butterflies are Free" but lost to co-star Blythe Danner. She recreated her stage role in this movie version, and was nominated for an Oscar® for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. This time, she won.
- GoofsThe door behind Don is open when seen at 1:19:55 or earlier and closed whenever seen following 1:20:07. At 1:20:42, the door opens when Mrs. Baker rushes past Don, and, in the next second, it is obvious that Don was nowhere near the door.
- Quotes
Mrs. Baker: [interrogating Jill about being divorced] How long were you married?
Jill: Six days.
Mrs. Baker: And on the seventh day you rested?
Jill: No, I split.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Romantic Comedy (2019)
- SoundtracksButterflies Are Free
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (as Steve Schwartz)
Featured review
I have been wanting to see this hard to find flick since I had the chance to play the "Goldy" character in the stage play.
Although the film dates to '72 it really isn't even dated, although in one segment it does reference two out of operation airlines--sign of the times.
The cinematic version retains many of the features one would find in the stage play. I found the experience of watching "Butterflies are Free" so much more rewarding then many more countless modern pictures I've forked out 8 bucks for at the theater.
The character development is fantastic, Goldie Hahn is really classic as a
"reformed hippie" San Fran transplant.
However, I feel the supporting characters really shine with their nuanced
performances. The long camera angles and the sets really allow you to see the interaction between the actors and the talent shines. This film is entertaining and enjoyable without expensive special effects, graphic violence or vulgarity-- just a young Goldie in her cute panties and tiny, svelte figure.
Although the film dates to '72 it really isn't even dated, although in one segment it does reference two out of operation airlines--sign of the times.
The cinematic version retains many of the features one would find in the stage play. I found the experience of watching "Butterflies are Free" so much more rewarding then many more countless modern pictures I've forked out 8 bucks for at the theater.
The character development is fantastic, Goldie Hahn is really classic as a
"reformed hippie" San Fran transplant.
However, I feel the supporting characters really shine with their nuanced
performances. The long camera angles and the sets really allow you to see the interaction between the actors and the talent shines. This film is entertaining and enjoyable without expensive special effects, graphic violence or vulgarity-- just a young Goldie in her cute panties and tiny, svelte figure.
- julesteberg
- Nov 16, 2004
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Schmetterlinge sind frei
- Filming locations
- 1901 Union Street, San Francisco, California, USA(Jill and Don walk past the Bus Stop saloon)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $250,000
- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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